Geary Rapid Project Construction Forecast: September 19 - October 2, 2020
Photo: Crews prepare to construct a new pedestrian bulb-out at Geary and Hyde
As part of the Geary Rapid Project, work to replace aging water lines, in coordination with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, continues. Surface improvements, including upgraded traffic signals and streetlights, sidewalk extensions at bus stops and intersection corners, improved median refuges and roadway repaving, are also underway and are being managed by San Francisco Public Works.
Geary Rapid Project construction is currently scheduled to continue during the shelter in place order, with crews observing social distancing requirements and a safe working environment. The following two-week construction forecast is subject to change due to weather delays or unexpected field conditions.
Stanyan Street – Franklin Street
Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.:
- Water main connection and testing is planned for the weeks of September 21 and September 28 on Geary Boulevard from Gough to Franklin streets.
- Water service to some properties may be briefly shut off while SFPUC connects to the new water main on Geary. SFPUC will notify properties in advance of any service interruption. To minimize disruption, work is sometimes conducted at night.
- Minor sewer work is planned for the weeks of September 21 and September 28 at the intersections of Webster Street and Buchanan Street.
- Concrete roadway base work is planned for the weeks of September 21 and September 28 on Geary Boulevard from Steiner to Webster streets and from Laguna to Franklin streets.
- Traffic signal and streetlight work is planned for the weeks of September 21 and September 28 at the intersections of Steiner Street, Fillmore Street and Webster Street.
- Installation of underground conduits for future fiber-optic cables is planned for the weeks of September 14 and September 21 on westbound Geary Boulevard from Spruce to Cook streets.
- Curb ramp and sidewalk extension work is planned for the weeks of September 21 and September 28 on Geary Boulevard at the intersections of Parker Street, Cook Street, Divisadero Street, Steiner Street and Fillmore Street.
- During active sidewalk work, the inbound and outbound 38/38R bus stops at Divisadero Street and at Fillmore Street will be temporarily relocated nearby. Look for “Board Here” signs.
Van Ness Avenue – Market Street
Mondays through Fridays between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.:
- Water main work is planned for the weeks of September 21 and September 28 on Geary Street between Hyde and Jones streets (service connections) and between Taylor and Kearny streets (main pipe installation).
- Water service to some properties may be briefly shut off while SFPUC connects to the new water main on Geary. SFPUC will notify properties in advance of any service interruption. To minimize disruption, work is sometimes conducted at night.
- Roadway and sidewalk work is planned for the weeks of September 21 and September 28 on Geary Street at the intersections of Larkin Street, Hyde Street and Leavenworth Street.
Some parking will be temporarily restricted in construction zones and traffic lanes will be modified during active work. There may be brief vibrations during sidewalk and roadway excavation.
Questions or concerns? Contact us at GearyRapid@SFMTA.com or 415.646.2300.
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The following 38/38R bus stops are planned to be temporarily relocated. These changes are part of work that is unrelated to the Geary Rapid Project.
- Mondays - Fridays, September 8 - September 25, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.:
The outbound 38 Geary bus stops at Collins Street and at Spruce Street will be temporarily relocated nearby while work by a private contractor is performed. - Mondays - Fridays, July 31 - September 30, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.:
The inbound and outbound 38/38R Geary bus stops between 33rd and 42nd avenues will be temporarily relocated nearby during roadway work.
View a list of temporary bus stop relocations citywide.