The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the week, from Thursday, July 30 through Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Nihonmachi Street Fair
Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2: The 52nd annual Nihonmachi Street Fair will take place in and around Japan town from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
For more event information, please visit www.nhonmachistreetfair.org.
The following street closure will be required from 5 a.m., Saturday to 9 p.m., Sunday:
- Post Street between Fillmore and Laguna streets
- Webster Street between Sutter Street and Geary Boulevard
- Buchanan Street between Post and Sutter streets
- Intersections closed: Post Street at Webster Street
Taxi Stands
There is one taxi stand located at 1800 Sutter Street, two spots, northwest of Buchanan Street.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
Events at Chase Center
Sunday, Aug. 2 through Tuesday, Aug. 4: The Golden State Valkyries will play two games at the Chase Center. Below are details of these games:
- Sunday, Aug. 2: Golden State Valkyries will play against the Toronto Tempo. The game will start at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 4: Golden State Valkyries will play against the Toronto Tempo. The game will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Muni will provide supplement 78X Arena Express service:
- Pre-event express shuttle service from 16th Street BART Station to Chase Center will start two and a half hours before each game/event and will end one hour after game/event starts.
- Post-event express shuttle service from Chase Center to 16th Street BART Station will run until the crowd clears.
Special Event Parking Rates
During basketball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the arena, parking meters close to the arena 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 arena, 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.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the arena, the following street closures will be enforced two hours before and one hour after each event:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way will also be closed approximately 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after the event.
Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.
No Parking Zone
To facilitate loading and pick up for Muni customers and patrons, NO PARKING will be in effect at these locations during events:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Between the 500 and 700 blocks of Terry Francois Boulevard (TFB)
Taxi Stands
- There is one taxi stand located on southbound Terry Francois Boulevard.
- Ramp Taxis should use the loading zone on eastbound Warriors Way at Bridgeview Way.
Other pickup/drop-off locations near Chase Center
- 4th Street, which connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
- Owens Street, which also connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
For details about transportation to the Chase Center, including Muni service and connections from the Bay Area transit system to Muni, visit SFMTA.com/ChaseCenter.
For additional details and about transportation to the ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/chase-center.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
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.
NEW: Caltrans Project 04-4K1104 Highway 1 Pave
Thursday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 7: Caltrans project will pave the intersection of Highway 1/Park Presidio and California Street overnight between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., the next morning.
Caltrans contractors will deploy traffic control personnel and message boards will be in place in advance of the closures. Highway 1/Park Presidio will have one lane open in each direction during working hours and California Street at Highway 1/Park Presidio will be closed to traffic except Muni/Emergency vehicles. Motorists should proceed cautiously through work zones. For more information about this project and the Fab 4 Rehabilitation Project, visit sfhighwayprojects.com.
NEW: 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.
UPDATE: 04-3AC80 Curve Warning Sign Project
Caltrans will conduct overnight closures of freeway and highway on and off-ramps to upgrade and replace curve warning signs. The closures will start at and end at times noted below and will occur between the evening of Monday, July 27 and the morning of Saturday, Aug. 1.
- US-101 Northbound Bayshore Boulevard off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Northbound Cesar Chavez Street on-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Northbound Alemany Boulevard on-ramp will be closed between 12:30 a.m. and 5:15 a.m.
- US-101 Northbound Mission/Otis Street off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 4:59 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound Paul Avenue off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- US-101 Southbound Silliman/Silver off-ramp will be closed between 12:30 a.m. and 5:15 a.m.
- US 101 Southbound Cesar Chavez Street off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- I-280 Northbound Army/Cesar Chavez off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 4:59 a.m.
- I-280 Southbound Alemany Boulevard off-ramp will be closed between 11:59 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- I-280 Southbound Pennsylvania Avenue on-ramp will be closed between 1 and 4 a.m.
- I-80 Eastbound 7th Street off-ramp will be closed between 12:30 and 5:30 a.m.
- I-80 Eastbound Harrison Street on-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- I-80 Westbound 5th/Harrison Street off-ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
ONGOING
ONGOING: 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.
Crews will work at multiple locations over the course of construction, with intermittent lane impacts, traffic shifts, and parking restrictions. Road users should use caution near crews, follow posted signage, and plan for extra travel time when moving through the corridor:
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.
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 EVENTS
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival
Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9: The annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival will take place in Golden Gate Park. The event is expected to attract around 75,000 people each day. The SFMTA works with other agencies and with the Outside Lands event to help maximize transportation options, particularly non-private vehicle options, for this annual event.
In addition to expanded Muni service, there will be taxi stands, passenger loading zones near the entrances, and an active transportation hub at the event itself, which will include bike parking as well as bike- and scooter-share services. A few streets may be closed or have restricted access to reduce congestion and ensure high-quality Muni service. Details are posted and will be updated at SFMTA.com/OutsideLands.
Muni Fares
Outside Lands attendee wristbands include all-day Muni fare* for the day of your concert wristband. Just hop on a Muni bus or train and start traveling. With Muni, you can board using any door on the bus or train, and you do not need to show your concert wristband to the driver. If you have your concert wristband with you, do not tap your Clipper® card or use for a Muni ticket**. Present your concert wristband to an SFMTA employee if asked to show your “proof of payment.” To board a train at a Muni station, including at Civic Center and Powell stations, show your concert wristband to the station agent or approach the wider faregates for entry. The concert wristband will cover your Muni fare all day, even if you are not headed to or from the concert. Make Muni part of your concert experience, where ever you go during the day.
Notes:
- *Cable Car Rides are not included.
- **Muni is unable to offer refunds. If you tag your Clipper® card, you will be charged.
Muni Service
Muni will provide extra service on the N Judah and 5R Fulton Rapid. Each night of the festival, Muni will provide 5X Fulton Express service from Golden Gate Park to Civic Center BART Station. Concert attendees entering or exiting the park at Fulton and 30th streets are encouraged to use the 5, 5R, and 5X routes. Due to increased ridership for this event as well as others around the city, concertgoers should allow extra travel time on the N Judah and all bus lines serving Golden Gate Park. Traffic in the area will also be heavy.
Extra Service
Muni will provide extra service to Golden Gate Park in addition to the regular scheduled service. Extra service on 5R Fulton Rapid will not serve the entire route. The N Judah will have extra trains along the full route; extra buses on Fulton Street will have different destination signs so you can tell them apart from buses operating on regular schedules