The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the week, from Thursday, July 16 through Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
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Castro Night Market
Friday, July 17: The Castro Night Market will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. on 18th and Castro streets. For more details, visit castro-night-market.
The following street and parking lot closures will be required from 11 a.m., Friday, July 17 to 1 a.m., Saturday, July 18:
- 18th Street between Diamond and Hartford streets
- The SFMTA parking lot behind Walgreens
The 33 Ashbury/18th Street Muni route will be affected.
Heart of the Richmond District Night Market
Saturday, July 18: A series of four family-friendly night markets will take place in the Richmond District. The third event will take place on Saturday, July 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. The last event of this year will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15. For event details visit heartoftherichmonddistrictnightmarket.com.
Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues will be closed from Noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, July 18. All intersections will remain open.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
Events at Chase Center
Saturday, July 18 through Monday, July 20: The Golden State Valkyries will play two games at the Chase Center. Below are details of these games:
- Saturday, July 18: Golden State Valkyries will play against the Washington Mystics. The game will start at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
- Monday, July 20: Golden State Valkyries will play against the Washington Mystics. The game will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Muni will provide supplement 78X Arena Express service:
- Pre-event express shuttle service from 16th Street BART Station to Chase Center will start two and a half hours before each game/event and will end one hour after game/event starts.
- Post-event express shuttle service from Chase Center to 16th Street BART Station will run until the crowd clears.
Special Event Parking Rates
During basketball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the arena, parking meters close to the arena will charge a special event rate of $13 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the arena, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the arena, the following street closures will be enforced two hours before and one hour after each event:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way will also be closed approximately 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after the event.
Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.
No Parking Zone
To facilitate loading and pick up for Muni customers and patrons, NO PARKING will be in effect at these locations during events:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Between the 500 and 700 blocks of Terry Francois Boulevard (TFB)
Taxi Stands
- There is one taxi stand located on southbound Terry Francois Boulevard.
- Ramp Taxis should use the loading zone on eastbound Warriors Way at Bridgeview Way.
Other pickup/drop-off locations near Chase Center
- 4th Street, which connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
- Owens Street, which also connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
For details about transportation to the Chase Center, including Muni service and connections from the Bay Area transit system to Muni, visit SFMTA.com/ChaseCenter.
For additional details and about transportation to the ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/chase-center.
Sunday Streets - Mission
Sunday, July 19: The second event in the 2026 season of Sunday Streets will take place on Valencia Street between 14th and 24th Street. The route will open the roadway to people walking, bicycling and other recreational activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further event details, visit: sundaystreetssf.com/mission.
Beginning at 8 a.m., NO PARKING will be allowed on Valencia Street between Duboce Avenue and 26th Street.
From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Valencia Street between 14th and 24th streets will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Local access will be allowed.
Cross traffic at Valencia Street will be allowed on:
- 16th Street
- 18th Street
The following Muni route will be affected: 55 16th Street.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
NEW: T Third Fix-It! Weekends
The T Third Fix-It! Weekends bring together SFMTA crews to complete maintenance, repairs and cleaning that help keep Muni safe, reliable and in good condition. Work takes place along the T Third line through the Bayview Hunters Point and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods and includes track repairs, overhead power upgrades, station improvements, lighting repairs and deep cleaning.
To safely complete this work, T Third train service will be temporarily replaced by the T bus service during scheduled Fix-It! weekends. There will be no change to Owl service.
Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, July 19: Construction between Sunnydale and Evans streets
- T Third Street Bus service between Sunnydale Visitacion Ave & Bayshore Blvd and 3rd St & Marin St
- T Third train service between 3rd St & Marin St and Chinatown - Rose Pak Station
- Transfer between buses and trains at 3rd St & Marin St
Saturday, July 25 to Sunday, July 26: Construction between Armstrong and Sunnydale streets
- T Third Street Bus service between Sunnydale Visitacion Ave & Bayshore Blvd and 3rd St & Williams Ave
- T train service between 3rd St & Williams Ave and Chinatown - Rose Pak Station
- Transfer between buses and trains at 3rd St & Williams Ave
Riders heading to Thrive City at the Chase Center for the World Cup Finals
- From Chinatown, riders can take the T-Third train to the Chase Center, no transfer is needed.
- From Bayview Hunters Point and Visitation Valley, riders will need to transfer from the T Third Street bus to a train at 3rd Street & Marin Street.
Bus service will operate all day on Saturday and all day on Sunday during each work weekend. These planned improvements help extend the life of Muni's infrastructure while improving safety, reliability and the rider experience.
For more information visit SFMTA.com/FixItWeek.
NEW: 04-3AC80 Curve Warning Sign Project
A Caltrans project which requires overnight closures of freeway and highway on and off-ramps to upgrade and replace curve warning signs. The closures will start at and end at times noted below and will occur between the evening of Wednesday, July 15 and the morning of Saturday, July 18.
- SR-35 Northbound Sunset Boulevard on ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Northbound Bayshore Boulevard on ramp will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Northbound Alemany Boulevard on ramp will be closed between 12:30 a.m. and 5:15 a.m.
- US-101 Northbound Cesar Chavez Street on ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound Paul Avenue off ramp will be closed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound San Bruno Avenue on ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound Cesar Chavez Street/Potrero Avenue off ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- I-280 Southbound San Jose Avenue off ramp will be closed between 1 and 5 a.m.
- I-280 Southbound Ocean Avenue off ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- I-280 Southbound Alemany Boulevard off ramp will be closed between 11:59 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Caltrans contractors will deploy traffic control personnel and message boards will be in place in advance of the closures.
UPDATE: 04-1Y720 SFOBB Bridge Deck Joint Rehabilitation & Joint Seal Replacement
To facilitate Caltrans Bridge Rehabilitation project, an overnight closure, between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., the next morning, will be required. For project information, visit dot.ca.gov/caltrans.
Overnight closure of on-ramp eastbound I-80 Sterling Street will be between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily between the evening of Sunday, July 19 and the morning of Friday, July 24 at 7 a.m.
The following on-ramp will remain open at: a) 1st Street; b) Essex Street; and c) Bus Terminal.
Caltrans contractors will deploy traffic control personnel and message boards will be in place in advance of the closures.
Transportation Impacts related to FIFA World Cup 26™ SF
The FIFA World Cup 26™ SF Bay Area continues, we want to keep you updated on transportation, traffic and parking updates.
See transportation details for FIFA World Cup 26™ SF Bay Area at SFMTA.com/WorldCup.
Beginning Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19, during event weeks, it is anticipated moderate impacts in and around areas where official soccer watch parties will be held at events citywide, including official gatherings at Pier 39, Yerba Buena Garden and Thrive City (Chase Center) as well as many neighborhood events.
Limited parking changes, as well as street and sidewalk closures in San Francisco are expected. These impacts are expected to be intermittent throughout the tournament to support community fan activities.
The SFMTA staff are working to finalize details and plans with our City partners and will provide an update about all street, sidewalks and parking changes across San Francisco. We look forward to ensuring that FIFA World Cup 26™ SF Bay Area is a rewarding experience for everyone in San Francisco.
UPDATE: 13th Street Safety Project
Now until 2027: The 13th Street Safety Project is currently under construction to deliver new traffic safety improvements on 13th Street and Duboce Avenue between Folsom and Valencia streets, including protected bike lanes, sidewalk extensions, traffic signal upgrades, accessibility upgrades, sewer upgrades, repaving, and parking/loading changes.
Crews will work at multiple locations over the course of construction, with intermittent lane impacts, traffic shifts, and parking restrictions. Road users should use caution near crews, follow posted signage, and plan for extra travel time when moving through the corridor:
Construction is led by San Francisco Public Works in partnership with the SFMTA. For construction updates and to sign up for notifications, visit sfpublicworks.org/13thStreetSafety. For project details and design information, visit SFMTA.com/13thStreetSafety.
ONGOING
ONGOING: Transbay Howard Streetscape Project – Road Construction
Feb. 2026 through 2028: As a part of the Transbay Howard Streetscape Project, new safety upgrades, traffic signal infrastructure, landscaping and a protected two-way bicycle lane are being built on Howard Street between The Embarcadero and 4th Street.
Due to work at multiple sites, expect intermittent delays and lane closures on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers should exercise caution near construction zones, follow posted detour signage, and consider using alternate routes. During major events and conventions, work will be paused near Moscone Center.
This is a San Francisco Public Works project, with support from the SFMTA. For more information and to sign up for construction updates, visit sfpublicworks.org/TransbayHoward. To learn more about the project design, visit SFMTA.com/TransbayHoward.
ONGOING: SFPUC Geary Boulevard Sewer and Water Replacements
Now until 2027: Replacement work of sewer and water lines is currently taking place along Geary Boulevard between 32nd Avenue and Stanyan Street. Due to construction work at multiple locations, some of the bus stops for Muni routes 38 Geary and 38R Geary Rapid will be temporarily relocated nearby. Riders should look for orange signage at impacted bus stops.