Utility Upgrades on Geary Blvd and Downtown Construction to Impact Monday Commute

Commute Overview for Monday, January 26

Commuters heading into San Francisco this Monday morning should prepare for a series of localized delays caused by significant utility upgrades along the Geary corridor and ongoing streetscape work near the Financial District. While major bridge and freeway arteries are currently reporting typical Monday volumes, several neighborhood-level projects are reaching critical transition phases this week that will alter traditional traffic patterns.

Geary Boulevard Utility and Safety Upgrades

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the SFMTA are actively working on the second phase of the Geary Boulevard Improvement Project. For the week of January 26, motorists can expect significant activity in two primary segments:

• Segment A (32nd to 12th Avenue): Concrete restoration of parking strips, curbs, and sidewalks is underway between 18th and 23rd Avenue on the north side of the street. Additionally, concrete street base restoration is scheduled at the intersection of 28th and 29th Avenue.
• Segment B (12th Avenue to Stanyan Street): Sewer main installation is continuing on the north side between Palm Street and Arguello Boulevard. Water main work is also impacting the south side of Geary from 3rd to 4th Avenue and from 8th to 10th Avenue.

Expect temporary parking restrictions and lane shifts in these active work zones. Drivers are encouraged to use California or Clement streets as alternatives to avoid the densest construction blocks.

Downtown and Market Street Construction

Infrastructure improvements remain a focus in the downtown core. On Beale Street, vital work continues between Market and Folsom streets as part of a long-term rehabilitation project set to wrap up later this spring. Furthermore, the Transit U Improvement Project is reaching a milestone this week at the intersection of First and Market streets. Crews are wrapping up work at this location today and are scheduled to begin new operations on Fremont Street shortly. Commuters should watch for changing flagger directions and minor detours for buses in the immediate vicinity.

Public Transit: Tiburon Ferry and Regional Updates

Public transportation users should note a temporary service change for the Golden Gate Ferry. Beginning today, Monday, January 26, Tiburon ferry service is being replaced by a bus bridge through January 30. Travelers should check terminal signage for adjusted boarding locations and departure times. Meanwhile, BART and Caltrain are operating on their standard weekday schedules, with no major changes reported for the January period.

Public Safety and Legislative Alerts

As the Bay Area prepares for Super Bowl LX on February 8, a unified emergency alert system has been activated across San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. Residents and visitors can opt-in for real-time traffic and safety notifications by texting "SuperBowlSF" to 888-777. Lastly, for those interested in the future of city transit, the Land Use and Transportation Subcommittee is holding a hearing today at 2:00 PM at City Hall to discuss the proposed Central Subway extension into North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf.