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September 5, 2025

Here is what is happening on Folsom Street:

As of early August 2025, we are more than halfway through and on track to reach substantial completion by October 2026. 

Here's a look at where we are:

Underground Utility Work:

·        Sewer and drainage installation: ~90% complete

·        Water main work: ~40% complete

·        Electrical and conduit installation: ~70% complete

Segment 3 -Folsom Street 2nd St. to 5th St.

3rd St. to 4th St.

• Saw cutting the sidewalk, parking-strip and corners for upcoming work this will last for one week starting 9/8/25-9/12/25
• High-valve and low-valve hydrant work as a part of the AWSS water-line improvements on 3rd Street between Folsom and Clementina through 9/9/25
• Excavate & shore for Low Pressure water work on 3rd St between Folsom St & Clementina St 9/17/25-10/1/25
• SFWD fill, soak and pressure test new 12'' AWSS LINE and Hydrant 9/10/25-9/11/25
• New Emergency Water Supply Line pressure testing and trench restoration 9/10/25-9/16/25

4th St. to 5th St.

• Saw cutting the sidewalk, parking-strip and corners for upcoming work this will last for one week starting 9/8/25-9/12/25

   

Segment 2 - Folsom Street 5th St. to 8th St.

5th St. to 6th St.

•  Demo and grade Northwest corner 5th street and Folsom 9/22/25-9/26/25

6th St. to 7th St.
 

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7th St. to 8th St 

•     Excavate & Shore for low pressure waterwork on the intersection of Folsom St & Rausch St through 9/10/25
  
  
  
   

Segment 1 - Folsom Street 8th St. to 11th St.

8th St. to 9th St.

• Install pavers on the Bus Island through 9/10/25
• Demo and grade Southwest and Northeast corners of Folsom and 8th Street.  This work will continue through 9/12/25
• Street base repairs between Juniper -8th Street is planned for 9/12/25-9/26/25

9th St. to 11th St. 

• New Emergency Water supply Line pressure testing and trench restoration  9/10/25-9/16/25

   

For questions or coordination contact Dadisi Najib, SF Public Works

Project Description and Scope of Work:

SF Public Works has hired Mitchell Engineering to perform vital infrastructure improvements along Folsom Street between 2nd Street to 11th Street.  The Folsom Streetscape Project which began in May of 2024 has an overall duration of 2-years, 7-months (950-days).

The project scope of work consists of sewer and water replacement, curb ramp reconstruction, pavement renovation landscaping, street lighting, and traffic signals.  

We are aware of the inconvenience caused by construction and apologize in advance.  We will do everything possible to minimize the impact of our activities on your neighborhood.  If you have concerns (scheduled deliveries, construction questions, accessibility needs, and access) please contact Public Affairs, Dadisi Najib. 

Your cooperation will help this project be a success for your neighborhood and the City of San Francisco.  Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

For more information please visit:

https://www.sfmta.com/projects/folsom-howard-streetscape-project

https://www.sfmta.com/projects/folsom-street-implementation