The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the week, from Thursday, Aug. 27 through Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
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2026 Pokémon World Championship
Friday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Aug. 30: The 2026 Pokémon World Championship will take place at the Moscone Center and at Chase Center. For more information visit https://worlds.pokemon.com.
Street Closures
Wednesday, Aug. 19, through Tuesday, Sept. 1: Around the event location near the Moscone Center, full and partial street closures will be required:
Full Closure
From 6 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19 through 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1:
- Howard Street between 3rd and 4th streets
From Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Sunday, Aug. 30, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily:
- Minna Street between 4th Street and 500 feet west of 4th Street
There will also be some lane closures, primarily parking lanes, around Moscone Center.
Muni Service
During the event, there will be NO IMPACT on Muni service. Muni customers may experience some minor delays in the event area.
Parking Garages
Parking garages in the area are open.
- 5th & Mission (Regular entrances on Mission Street will be open)
- Moscone Center
- Ellis-O'Farrell
Taxi Zones
A Taxi Zone is established on the west side of 3rd Street between Howard and Folsom streets and on the south side of Howard Street between 4th and 5th streets.
Love on Haight - A Mad Dog in the Fog Block Party
Thursday, Aug. 27: A street closure of Haight Street between Clayton Street and Masonic Avenue will be required from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m. The intersection of Haight and Ashbury streets will be closed. There will be an RSVP area on the street for the musical performance. Sidewalks will remain open at all times.
The following Muni routes will be impacted: a) 7 Haight/Noriega; b) 33 Ashbury-18th Street; c) 37 Corbett and d) 43 Masonic.
San Francisco Giants Games
Thursday, Aug. 27 through Saturday, Aug. 29:The San Francisco Giants will play three games at the ballpark. Listed below are times for these games:
- Three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks: a) 6:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27; b) 7:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28; and c) 1:05 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29.
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.
Visitacion Valley Night Market
Friday, Aug. 28: The Visitacion Valley Night Market and Block Party will take place, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. This event will take place on Leland Avenue between Bayshore Boulevard and Peabody Street. For event details visit https:///allmyusos.org.
A closure of Leland Avenue between Peabody Street and Bay Shore Boulevard will be required from noon to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28.
The 56 Rutland Muni route will be impacted.
Pokemon Drone Show at the Ferry Building
Friday, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Aug. 30: Each evening, there will be a Pokemon-themed drone show above the Ferry Building. The show will be visible from the plazas in front of and behind the Ferry Building and in the park spaces there, such as Sue Bierman Park and will last about eight to ten minutes. This event is free and open to the public. Here are start times of the show each night: 1) at 9:35 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28; b) at 9:20 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29; and c) at 9:20 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30.
There are no plans for street closures.
It is not expected any impact on Muni service.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
NEW: Improvements Are Coming, Muni Service Changes Starting Saturday August 29
Starting Saturday, Aug. 29, the SFMTA will make targeted Muni service changes designed to improve reliability, provide more room for riders and support smoother service across the system.
The 1 California and N Judah will arrive more often. The 5R Fulton Rapid will have more capacity with larger 60-foot buses. The SFMTA is also adding capacity during busy times citywide.
Additional updates include a new one-seat ride from Visitacion Valley to Francisco Middle School for students who previously had to transfer from the 8AX Bayshore Express to get to school. The SFMTA also made schedule changes on the 22 Owl that make it more reliable.
These changes are based on rider feedback, operator input and service data.
For more information, visit SFMTA.com/ServiceChanges.
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.
San Francisco Public Works is installing curb ramps and traffic islands on 13th Street at the US-101 Highway Off-Ramp. The next phase of construction work is expected to result in delayed travel time when exiting the Mission Street/Duboce Avenue freeway off-ramp.
Construction is underway and will continue for approximately four weeks. The work hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). However, traffic control barricades and lane reductions will remain in place after hours until work is completed.
During construction, temporary lane reconfigurations will be delineated. Existing traffic flow shall be maintained for the through lane to Duboce Avenue and right turn lane to Mission Street. Muni riders should follow posted signage for any temporary bus stop relocations.
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.
UPDATE: Caltrans I-80 San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Structural Steel Painting and Spall Repairs Project
Caltrans project is installing 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 staggered lane closures of eastbound I-80 from the San Francisco Anchorage/Rincon Hill to the Yerba Buena Island Tunnel, leaving at least one lane open for the traveling public. All lanes will reopen each morning. Lane closures will occur from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, most nights through Oct. 2026. The hours and number of lanes will adjust in response to late-night event traffic.
Listed below are schedules of lane reduction. Hours and number of lanes will be adjusted as needed in response to late-night event traffic:
- Lane 1 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed from 11 p.m to 7 a.m.
- Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed from 12 to 6 a.m.
- Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be closed from 1 to 5 a.m.
- On Thursday nights Lane 4 will be closed at 2 a.m.
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: 04-1Y720 I-80 SFOBB Bridge Deck Joint Rehabilitation & Joint Seal Replacement
Monday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Aug. 27: Caltrans Bridge Rehabilitation project will close the Sterling Street. on ramp for three nights, beginning Monday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Aug. 27, from 12:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. each night. Motorists are advised to use an alternate approach such as the First Street or the Essex Street on ramps.
Sunday Aug. 30 until Wednesday Sept. 2: The project will close the 1st Street, Essex Street and Transbay bus on ramps overnight, between 11:59 p.m. and 7 a.m., Sunday Aug. 30 until Wednesday Sept. 2.
To learn more visit sfhighwayprojects.com or
UPDATE: EA 04-0Q120 I-280 Farallones Street Pedestrian Overcrossing and Rehabilitation Project
Caltrans has started the I-280 paving and pedestrian bridge replacement project. The contractor has been paving overnight and weekends. Caltrans will close between US-101 and the pedestrian bridge crossing at Farallones Street. Additional details will be shared as they are made available.
For more information about this project and the Fab 4 Rehabilitation Project, visit
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.
Following a one-day full closure on Sunday, Aug. 16, the Broadway Tunnel is now partially open at reduced capacity with one westbound lane and one eastbound lane. The Broadway Tunnel will remain partially open 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: 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: EA 04-2X7601 SR-35 Pavement Preservation Project
Week of Sept. 7 through Mid-October: Caltrans Pavement Preservation project will pave SR-35 Skyline Boulevard from Sloat Boulevard to the San Francisco/San Mateo County line. Work is projected to start from week of Sept. 7 and complete in mid-October. During work hours, one lane will be kept open in each direction. Tentative work hours in southbound direction are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Tentative work hours for northbound direction are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
For more information about this project and the Fab 4 Rehabilitation Project, visit https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-sr35-pavement-preservation-project.
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.