Construction Update
North Beach Utility Relocation
This week Central Subway crews continued sewer line construction in North Beach. Sewer work is planned to continue next week, and this week's traffic, transit and pedestrian impacts will continue (see below).
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
Work Completed Oct. 22-26
This week the contractor worked to performed sewer construction.
Traffic impacts: To accommodate construction, the left lane for northbound traffic on Columbus Avenue between Union and Powell streets was closed during construction hours. On the southbound side of the street, the lanes were shifted to the west. Both southbound lanes remained open. In addition, the loading zone (yellow zone) on the south side of Union Street just west of Columbus Avenue was temporarily relocated around the corner, on Columbus Avenue, during construction hours.
Transit impacts: The northbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street was closed during construction hours. The westbound bus stop on Union Street at Columbus Avenue was temporarily relocated to about 100 feet east of its regular location during construction hours.
Pedestrian impacts: Work was underway in the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Union Street, and the crosswalk crossing Columbus Avenue on the north side of the intersection was impacted. 
Planned Construction Oct. 29-Nov. 2
Next week the contractor plans to continue sewer line and sewer manhole construction.
Traffic impacts: To accommodate construction, the left lane for northbound traffic on Columbus Avenue between Union and Powell streets will be closed during construction hours. On the southbound side of the street, the lanes will be shifted to the west. Both southbound lanes will remain open, and traffic controls will be in place.
Loading zone impact: The loading zone (yellow zone) on the south side of Union Street just west of Columbus Avenue may be impacted during construction hours. A replacement loading zone will be established around the corner, on the west side of Columbus Avenue just south of Union Street.
Transit impacts: The northbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street will be closed during construction hours. The 30 Stockton and 8X/8BX Bayshore Express stop here. In addition, the westbound bus stop on Union Street at Columbus Avenue will be temporarily relocated to about 100 feet east of its regular location during construction hours. The 39 Coit, 41 Union and 45 Union/Stockton stop here.
Pedestrian impacts: Work will be underway in the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Union Street, and the crosswalk crossing Columbus Avenue on the north side of the intersection may be impacted. Cones will be in place to designate a safe path of travel.