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North Beach Utility Relocation 10/12/12

North Beach Utility Relocation

This week the contractor has continued to make progress on utility construction within the North Beach construction zone. Sewer work is planned to continue next week, with no major changes to traffic, transit and pedestrian impacts from this week's conditions (see details below).

Should you have questions about construction or the Central Subway Project, don't hesitate to contact our team. You can reach us at central.subway@sfmta.com or by phone at 415-701-4371.

We appreciate your continued patience while construction is in progress.

-The Central Subway Team

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Work Completed Oct. 8-12

This week the contractor worked to construct a sewer manhole.

Traffic impacts: To accommodate construction, the left lane for northbound traffic on Columbus Avenue between Union and Powell streets was closed during construction hours. On the southbound side of the street, the lanes were shifted to the west. Both southbound lanes remained open.

Transit impacts: The northbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street was closed during construction hours. In addition, the westbound bus stop on Union Street at Columbus Avenue was temporarily relocated to about 100 feet east of its regular location during construction hours.

Pedestrian impacts: Work was underway in the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Union Street, and the crosswalk crossing Columbus Avenue on the north side of the intersection was impacted.

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Planned Construction Oct. 15-19

Next week the contractor plans to continue sewer line and sewer manhole construction.

Traffic impacts: To accommodate construction, the left lane for northbound traffic on Columbus Avenue between Union and Powell streets will be closed during construction hours. On the southbound side of the street, the lanes will be shifted to the west. Both southbound lanes will remain open, and traffic controls will be in place.

Transit impacts: The northbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street will be closed during construction hours. The 30 Stockton and 8X/8BX Bayshore Express stop here. In addition, the westbound bus stop on Union Street at Columbus Avenue will be temporarily relocated to about 100 feet east of its regular location during construction hours. The 39 Coit, 41 Union and 45 Union/Stockton stop here.

Pedestrian impacts: Work will be underway in the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Union Street, and the crosswalk crossing Columbus Avenue on the north side of the intersection may be impacted.