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North Beach Utility Relocation 8/31/12

Construction Update

North Beach Utility Relocation

Happy (early) Labor Day from the Central Subway Team! In observance of the holiday, there will be no Central Subway construction in North Beach on Monday, September 3. 

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

P.S. Want to find out more about the Central Subway Project? We recommend reading our summer 2012 project newsletter, hot off the presses this week. You can download it here in English or Chinese. union street crosswalk

Work Completed Aug. 27-31

This week the contractor has been working to relocate underground Muni and AT&T conduit structures on Columbus Avenue between Union and Powell streets. 

Traffic impacts: To accommodate construction, the right lane for northbound traffic was closed during construction hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Work was also underway within the intersection of Columbus and Union. Traffic controls were in place, but no lanes on Union Street were closed.

Transit impacts: On work days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the northbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street was closed, and the westbound bus stop on Union Street at Columbus Avenue was temporarily relocated to the middle of the block, approximately 100 feet to the east of its regular location. 
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Planned Construction Sept. 3-7

Next week the contractor will continue working to relocate underground Muni and AT&T conduit structures on Columbus Avenue between Union and Powell streets. There will be no work on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Traffic impacts: To accommodate construction, the right lane for northbound traffic on Columbus Avenue will be closed during construction hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Work will also be underway within the intersection of Columbus and Union. Traffic controls will be in place, but no lanes on Union Street will be closed.

Transit impacts: On work days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.,  the northbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street will be closed, and the westbound bus stop on Union Street at Columbus Avenue will be temporarily relocated to the middle of the block, approximately 100 feet to the east of its regular location.