Cable Car Maintenance Work: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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Event Summary

On Wednesday, June 3, crews will begin the first phase of restoring the Cable Car  sheave at the Powell and Market streets turnaround. The sheave is a massive, grooved wheel that guide the underground cables through specialized pulley systems. The work will focus on opening the sheave vault with a new approach.

For complete project details, please visit the Cable Car Sheaves Upgrade Project webpage.

Muni Service Changes

The cable car lines will be broken up into the following four segments:

  • California segment
  • Hyde segment
  • Mason segment
  • Powell segment

When a segment is being worked on bus shuttles will provide service along that segment. At least one cable car line will remain open to the public during normal operating hours while sections are being upgraded.

This work will only affect the Powell Street segment of the Cable Car system, and buses will substitute Cable Car service from Ellis Street to Jackson Street. Riders can transfer to the Hyde and Mason streets lines. The California Street Cable Car line will not be affected.

Notes:

  • All work is subject to weather and other conditions.
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Day Date Work Location Segment to Be Motorized
Wednesday 06/03/26 Powell and Market Powell between Ellis and Jackson

Service Map

Map showing affect Cable Car routes and segments.

 

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