L Taraval Improvement Project
Segment B Update – July 15 - 27, 2024
The L Taraval Improvement Project is on track to be completed this fall. The most disruptive work to replace sewer, water, rail lines, streetbase and repaving the entire corridor has been completed. We have completed our initial round of train testing and are preparing for the next round of testing the end of July.
We are completing installation of the final remaining boarding island with decorative pavers and adding landscaping, artwork and safety features such as high-visibility crosswalks.
The Overhead Contact System (OCS) lines have been energized for testing of trains. Workers are in the area testing ground conduits and infrastructure to accommodate trains. If you are driving or working in the area, please stay alert around trains and crews during testing.
To ensure the safety of the public, a permit is required for any contractors that are planning to work within 10 feet of the overhead wires. Please reach out to the project team with any questions: LTaravalProject@SFMTA.com or 415.646.2379
General construction hours are Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Construction schedules are subject to change. “No Parking” signs will be posted in construction and staging areas.
Construction work is scheduled to be performed – July 15 - 27, 2024
Train Testing (anticipated)
Testing is planned to be performed between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 7/22/24 to 8/2/24: Mock service train testing
- 7/31/24 to 9/27/24: Operator training
To accommodate traffic flow of buses and vehicles around test trains in the curved track areas, there will be intermittent parking restrictions on both sides of the street on:
- 15th Ave between Taraval and Ulloa streets
- Ulloa between Forest Side and Lenox streets
Taraval Street
- 16th, 17th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 36th: install and paint guard rails, pavers, landscaping in planters in boarding islands
- 19th to 36th avenues: removal of trees and stump grinding, and tree planting
Ulloa
- Forest side to 15th Avenue: tree planting
Night work from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sundays through Fridays
- Ulloa Street between 15th and Forest Side avenues and Taraval between 15th to 36th avenues: Upgrade the Overhead Contact System (OCS). Prepare and paint existing OCS poles. Work is expected to be completed July 22, 2024.
Temporary staging locations
- No active temporary staging locations
Present – Fall 2024
L Taraval / L Special / L Owl - Inbound
- Taraval Street and 15th Avenue has been relocated to the southeast side of the intersection until fall 2024.
Multiple city agencies are performing infrastructure work in the area, including Public Works on 19th Avenue, Public Utilities Commission at Vicente and Wawona streets and PG&E along Taraval Street.
Learn more about the L Taraval Improvement Project at our website.
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