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North Beach Utility Relocation 9/28/12

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Construction Update

North Beach Utility Relocation


This week the contractor continued construction to replace a sewer manhole. Next week construction to relocate a water line will be underway, and the left lane for northbound traffic on Columbus Avenue between Union and Powell streets will be closed during construction hours (Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). To facilitate construction in the median of Columbus Avenue, the southbound lanes may be shifted toward the western side of the street. Both southbound lanes will remain open, and traffic controls will be in place to facilitate safe travel through the area.

The southbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street will remain open while this work is in progress. The northbound bus stop will be closed during construction hours. In addition, the westbound bus stop on Union Street at Columbus Avenue may be temporarily relocated about 100 feet east of its regular location.

Work may 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. 

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
traffic control officer

Work Completed Sept. 24-28

This week the contractor continued construction to replace a sewer manhole on Columbus Avenue between Union and Powell streets, near the northern end of the block. 

Traffic impacts: To accommodate construction, the left lane for northbound traffic was closed during construction hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), and the southbound lanes were shifted toward the western side of the block.

Transit impacts: The northbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street was closed during construction hours. The 30 Stockton and 8X/8BX Bayshore Express stop here.  construction and bus

Planned Construction Oct. 1-5

Next week the contractor plans to work to relocate a low-pressure water line.

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 may be shifted to the west. Both southbound lanes will remain open, and traffic controls will be in place.

Transit impacts: The northbound bus stop on Columbus Avenue at Union Street will be closed Monday thru Friday 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 may 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.