The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the week, from Thursday, April 2 through Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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Downtown First Thursdays
Thursday, April 2: The Downtown First Thursdays (DFT) event will take place on 2nd Street from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free monthly street party that takes place on every first Thursday of the month. For more details, visit www.dftsf.com.
The following street closures will be required from noon until midnight, Thursday:
- 2nd Street between Market and Folsom streets
- Clementina Street between 2nd and 1st streets
- Jessie Street between New Montgomery and 2nd streets
- Minna Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Natoma Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Stevenson Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Tehama Street between Hawthorne and 1st streets
These intersections will remain open at all times: 1) 2nd and Mission streets; 2) 2nd and Howard streets.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
San Francisco Giants Games
Thursday, April 2 through Wednesday, April 8: The San Francisco Giants will play seven games at the ballpark. Listed below are the start time for these games:
- Four games against the New York Mets: 1) 6:45 p.m., Thursday, April 2; 2) 7:15 p.m., Friday, April 3; 3) 6:05 p.m., Saturday, April 4; and 4) 1:05 p.m., Sunday, April 5.
- Three games against the Philadelphia Phillies: 1) 6:45 p.m., Monday, April 6; 2) 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 7; and 3) 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 8.
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 $12 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.
Event at Chase Center
Thursday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 7: There will be basketball games at the Chase Center:
- Thursday, April 2: The Warriors will host a home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Game will begin at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 5: The Warriors will host a home game against the Houston Rockets. Game will begin at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 7: The Warriors will host a home game against the Sacramento Kings. Game will begin 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 on 16th Street to 16th Street BART Station will run until the 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 $12 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.
Easter Sunrise on Mount Davidson
Sunday, April 5: The annual Easter Sunrise Service at Mount Davidson Cross will begin at 6:30 a.m. The SFMTA will provide supplemental Muni service on the 36 Teresita route beginning at 5:30 a.m. until the start of the service from Forest Hill Station to Myra Way and Dalewood Way. After the service concludes, Muni will provide service from Myra Way and Dalewood Way to Forest Hill Station.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
NEW: Folsom Streetscape Project
As part of the Folsom Streetscape Project, the intersection at Folsom and 6th streets will be under construction. Crews will be rebuilding the roadway. This work is being conducted by San Francisco Public Works on behalf of the SFMTA.
Thursday, April 2 through Friday, April 17: Active construction work will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Temporary traffic control will be in place 24/7 during the construction period to allow the new pavement to set properly. Road users should expect lane closures and delays, including outside active work hours, throughout the construction work. Please plan ahead, allow extra time and consider using alternate routes.
For more information and to sign up for construction updates, visit https://sfpublicworks.org/FolsomSOMA. To learn more about the project design, visit SFMTA.com/Folsom-Howard.
NEW: I‑80 SFO Bay Bridge West Span Paint Project
Beginning Tuesday, April 7, Caltrans will be implementing overnight lane closures on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge west span to repaint the west span of the bridge for this preservation project. Other work, such as cable and joint rehabilitation may be performed during these lane closures as well. One to three lanes will be closed from Sunday nights to Friday mornings, between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. The bridge will not be closed for this work; crews will set up containment around the work areas and traffic control will be in place. This work will require several months to complete but schedules are dependent on weather conditions.
For additional information of Caltrans projects: visit dot.ca.gov/caltrans-project.
UPDATE: San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Joint Rehabilitation Project
To facilitate the project, there are ramp closures scheduled throughout the project.
Eastbound I‑80 SFOBB On‑Ramp Nightly Closures
Caltrans is implementing temporary eastbound I‑80 on‑ramp closures to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge during Thursday through Sunday nighttime hours. Detours will be clearly posted, motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes when possible.
The First Street On‑Ramp onto eastbound I-80 continues to be closed overnight between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the next morning. Closures are scheduled for: 1) Tuesday, April 7 to Thursday, April 9; and 2) and April 13-16.
The Essex and Transit Ramp onto eastbound I-80 continues to be closed overnight between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the next morning. Closures are scheduled for: 1) Tuesday, March 31 to Thursday, April 2; 2) Tuesday, April 7 to Thursday, April 9; and 3) Monday, April 13 to Thursday, April 16.
Signage will be placed in advance of closures and detour routes. For project information, visit San Francisco Freeway & Road Rehabilitation | Caltrans
UPDATE: Caltrans Work—04-4K1104 (19th Avenue)
Phase 1 (Concrete Parking Strip Work) was completed.
Phase 2 (Paving Work): Caltrans will begin paving 19th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Holloway in April 2026. During construction, two traffic lanes will be closed and one open on the segment in construction. Alternate routes will be established to route traffic around the segment in construction using Junipero Sera Boulevard, Sloat Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard and Lincoln Way.
Listed below are schedules of phase 2 paving work:
- From 7 a.m., Friday, April 24 until 5 a.m., Monday, April 26: Northbound 19th Avenue between Sloat Boulevard and Lincoln Way will be repaved
- From 7 a.m., Friday, May 8 until 5 a.m., Monday, May 10: Southbound 19th Avenue between Lincoln and Sloat Boulevard will be repaved
- From 7 p.m., Friday, May 22 until 10 p.m., Monday, May 25: Southbound and Northbound 19th Avenue between Sloat Boulevard and Holloway Avenue will be repaved
Caltrans contractors will deploy traffic control and message boards in advance of the closures. For more information visit the 19th Avenue Paving and Rehabilitation | Caltrans website.
UPDATE: Caltrans Work—04-1Q802 US101 (Hospital Curve)
Below are schedules of upcoming full weekend closures:
Friday, April 10 through Monday, April 13
- Northbound and Southbound US 101: Two lanes will be closed in each direction between Candlestick Park and Silver Avenue from late night Friday, April 10 until early morning, Monday April 13.
Signage will be placed in advance of these closures and detour routes. For project information, visit San Francisco US-101 Rehabilitation and advisory of the project.
UPDATE: Bridge Rehabilitation of Central (US 101) and Bayshore (I-80) Viaducts
The Bridge Rehabilitation of the Central (US-101) and Bayshore (1-80) Viaducts is a vital project to strengthen and rehabilitate the viaducts which are 71-years old. To facilitate the project, ramp closures are scheduled throughout the project.
Below is information with closure schedules:
From Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13
- Eastbound I-80 Off Ramp at 4th Street: Closure from late night Friday, April 10 until early morning, Monday, April 13.
From Friday, April 17 to Monday, April 20
- Eastbound I-80: A 55-hour full closure from 17th Street to 4th Street beginning in the evening of Friday, April 17 and ending in the morning of Monday, April 20.
SFMTA Parking Control Officers will be deployed along key detour routes during this closure.
Caltrans contractors will deploy traffic control personnel and message boards will be in place in advance of the closures. For project information, visit Bridge Rehabilitation of Central (US 101) and Bayshore (I-80) Viaducts.
ONGOING
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.