The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the week, from Thursday, Aug. 13 through Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
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SF Pizza, Bagel, Beer Festival
Saturday, Aug. 15: North Beach’s Little Italy is famous for its Italian food, particularly its pizza and pinsa, one of Italy’s greatest culinary contributions to the world. Twenty of the best pizzerias in the San Francisco Bay Area will be showcasing their craft for the public to sample in the heart of North Beach to support local non-profits including Salesian Boys & Girls Club and San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, Sts. Peter & Paul School, North Beach Business Association and Slice out Hunger. The event covers two blocks of North Beach on Stockton and Filbert streets along Washington Square. Event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. For more details visit https://sfiacfoundation.org.
The following street closures will be required from 6 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15:
- Stockton Street between Union and Filbert streets
- Filbert Street between Stockton and Powell streets
The 39-Coit Muni route will be affected.
Chinatown Night Market
Friday, Aug. 14: The monthly night market will take place in Chinatown. This is an event that takes place on the second Friday of each month, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
The following street closures will be required from 1 to 11:59 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14:
- Grant Avenue between California Street and Pacific Avenue
- Commercial Street between Kearny Street and Grant Avenue
- Intersection: Grant Avenue and Commercial Street
All other intersections will remain open.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
San Francisco Giants Games
Friday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 16:The San Francisco Giants will play three games at the ballpark. Listed below are the start time for these games:
- Three games against the Colorado Rockies: a) 7:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14; b) 1:05 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15; and c) 1:05 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the ballpark, the following street closures will be enforced:
- Two and a half hours before the opening pitch, the SFMTA will close eastbound King Street between 3rd and 2nd streets to vehicle traffic. King Street will reopen after first pitch until the seventh inning.
- From the seventh inning until post-game traffic dies down, the SFMTA will again close eastbound King Street between 3rd and 2nd streets to vehicle traffic in order to reduce congestion on city streets.
- Additionally, the northbound portion of the 4th Street Bridge (Peter R. Maloney Bridge) will be closed to all traffic except Muni, taxis and bicycles during the post-game period.
Taxi Stands
- 2nd Street, west side, between Brannan and King Streets
- 2nd Street, east side, between Townsend and King Streets
- 3rd Street, east side, north of King Street
Special Event Parking Rates
During baseball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the ballpark, parking meters close to the ballpark 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 ballpark, 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.
For additional details and about transportation to ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/oracle-park.
Events at Chase Center
Saturday, Aug. 15 through Wednesday, Aug. 19: There will be multiple events at the Chase Center. Below are details of these events:
- Saturday, Aug. 15: The first of the two-day, three-show by Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire will take place. The show will start at noon. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 15: The second of the two-day, three-show by Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire will take place. The show will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 16: The third of the two-day, three-show by Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire will take place. The show will start at 2:30 p.m. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 17: Golden State Valkyries will play against the Dallas Wings. The game will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 19: Golden State Valkyries will play against the Minnesota Lynx. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Heart of the Richmond District Night Market
Saturday, Aug. 15: A series of four family-friendly night markets will take place in the Richmond District. The last event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. For event details visit heartoftherichmonddistrictnightmarket.com.
Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues will be closed from Noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15. All intersections will remain open.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
NEW: Caltrans San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Sunday, Aug. 9, Caltrans began work to install a temporary bridge installation platform (Safe Span) on the upper portion of the lower deck of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge (SFOBB). This work requires overnight closures of four lanes on the eastbound I-80 from the San Francisco Anchorage/Rincon Hill to the Yerba Buena Island Tunnel, leaving one lane open for the traveling public. All lanes will reopen each morning. Lane closures will occur Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., most nights through Oct. 2026.
For more information about this project and the Fab 4 Rehabilitation Project, visit https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-news/2026-08-07-i80-sfobb-overnight-lane-closures.
UPDATE: Chinatown Construction
San Francisco Public Works is managing three major construction projects taking place in Chinatown. For project updates, sign up for the San Francisco Public Works Construction Update Newsletters.
Drivers, Muni riders and visitors in and around construction zones should allow extra time when visiting the neighborhood.
Portsmouth Square Construction
As part of the Portsmouth Square Improvement Project, the demolition of the Kearny Street pedestrian bridge is now complete.
For more information on the Chinatown Portsmouth Square Construction, visit the website: Portsmouth Square Improvement Project.
Chinatown Public Health Center
As part of the construction for the Chinatown Public Health Center Renovation Project, significant traffic impacts in the Broadway Tunnels are anticipated.
The Broadway Tunnel is scheduled to be fully closed from 7 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 16 through 5 a.m., Monday, Aug. 17, then will remain partially open at reduced capacity with one westbound lane and one eastbound lane for approximately 14 months.
Please use other alternate routes as early as possible to reduce congestion in the construction area.
For information on Chinatown’s Public Health Center construction work, visit website: Chinatown Public Health Center Renovation Project.
For information on traffic detours during construction work, visit website: Traffic Impacts from Chinatown Public Health Center Construction.
For additional information on these projects and the related traffic and transit impacts, please visit SFMTA.com/GoChinatown. For more details on Chinatown infrastructure improvement projects, please refer to this Department of Public Works website.
UPDATE: Castro Station Accessibility Improvement Project
Construction of the new elevator at Castro Station is wrapping up and once completed will provide continuous accessible access to the Castro Station. Until then, please continue to use the escalator on the north side for accessibility to the station.
To learn more about the Castro Elevator Improvement Project, visit: SFMTA.com/CastroElevator.
ONGOING
ONGOING: 04-3AC80 Curve Warning Sign Project
Caltrans will conduct 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 Mondays and the morning of Saturdays.
- US-101 Northbound Bayshore Boulevard off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Northbound Cesar Chavez Street on-ramp will be closed between 10 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 Mission/Otis Street off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 4:59 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound Alemany Boulevard on-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Northbound Bryant/9th Street off-ramp will be closed between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound Silliman/Silver Street off-ramp will be closed between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound Silliman/Silver 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 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound 101 off-Ramp to Southbound State Route 1 (Park Presidio) will be closed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- I-280 Northbound west of 6th Street will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-280 Northbound Army Street/Cesar Chavez Street off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- I-280 Southbound Pennsylvania Avenue on-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-280 Southbound Pennsylvania Avenue off ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-80 Eastbound 7th Street off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-80 Eastbound 80 Harrison Street/1st Street on-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-80 Eastbound Harrison Street/Fremont Street off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-80 Westbound Harrison Street/5th Street off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-80 Westbound off ramp at Northbound 101 will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-80 Westbound MaCalla (Treasure Island) off ramp at will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
ONGOING: 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: 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.
UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION
UPCOMING: Caltrans Project 04-1Q8204 US 101 Hospital Curve Pave and Median Contract
Friday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day Weekend) and Friday, Sept. 18 through Monday, Sept. 21: Caltrans project will be fully closing Northbound US 101 between Cesar Chavez Street and 7th Street exit to perform concrete pavement replacement work. Northbound I-280 and Northbound Potrero are alternate routes during this work.
Friday, Oct. 2 through Monday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 16 through Monday, Oct. 19: Caltrans contractors will then proceed to fully close Southbound US-101 between 9th Street/Civic Center exit and Cesar Chavez Street exit. Southbound I-280 via 6th Street and Southbound Potrero are alternate routes during this work. More details to follow.
Caltrans contractors will deploy traffic control personnel and message boards will be in place in advance of the closures. SFMTA Parking Control Officers will be assisting along critical points along detour routes to help facilitate traffic congestion. Motorists are advised to take other modes of transportation to travel in and out of San Francisco over these weekends. For more information about this project and the Fab 4 Rehabilitation Project, visit sfhighwayprojects.com.
UPCOMING: Caltrans Project 04-0Q020 Bayshore and Central Viaduct Contract
Friday, Oct. 23 to Monday, Oct. 26: Caltrans will conduct a full closure of westbound I-80 between 4th Street and the US-101/I-80 interchange the weekend from Friday, Oct. 23 to Monday, Oct. 26. Detours and alternate routes will be established, signed and messaged. More details to follow.
Caltrans contractors will deploy traffic control personnel and message boards will be in place in advance of the closures. Motorists should proceed cautiously through work zones. For more information about this project and the Fab 4 Rehabilitation Project, visit sfhighwayprojects.com.