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February 5, 2026

Here is what is happening this week on Folsom Street :

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

• No Activity due to Moscone Events

   

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

You’ll continue to see construction crews along Folsom Street this month as work moves block by block between 8th Street and 5th Street.

Here’s what’s going on:

• Crews are working underground to install irrigation lines and complete sewer and electrical upgrades near 7th St, Langton Alley, Hallam St, and Rausch St.

• Sidewalk and corner work is happening throughout the corridor, including removing old concrete and pouring new sidewalks and curb ramps.

• Concrete islands and curb improvements are being built between 7th St, Sherman St, Harriet St, and 6th St.

• Bus stops at 7th St and 8th St are getting new concrete bus pads.

• You may also see early roadway and bike lane prep, especially near 7th St and Columbia Square.

What to expect while we’re working:

• Temporary parking restrictions and lane closures near active work areas.

• Short pedestrian detours around corners and sidewalk work.

• Construction activity shifting every few days as crews finish one area and move to the next.

• Businesses and building entrances will stay open whenever possible.
   

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

• SFMTA roadway striping 

   

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 Folsom Streetscape Project aims to improve traffic safety and livability along this important corridor. Folsom Street is part of the City’s Vision Zero high-injury network, making it a high priority for street-safety improvements. The Folsom Streetscape Project will transform the corridor, prioritizing non-motorized modes of travel.
 

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.

Streetscape features:

• two-way protected bikeway
• landscaped median separating the bikeway from traffic
• bulb-outs
• raised crosswalks to shorten crossing distances
• parking lanes on both sides of the street.
• the addition of 18 commemorative plaques highlighting LGBTQ community
• custom benches
• custom bike racks
• decorative crosswalks
• raised crosswalks
• transit-only lane
• transit boarding islands
• repaved streets
• protected European-style intersections
• midblock signals
• dedicated bicycle traffic signals
• accessible loading zones and curb ramps
• pedestrian scaled lighting
• upgraded water and sewer infrastructure

Greening elements:

• 33 new trees
• median landscaping
• rain gardens to capture stormwater runoff

Roadway and utility work:

Wastewater replacement (replacing more than 1,300 linear feet of aging sewer pipelines and rehabilitating approximately 1,000 linear feet of existing 3’x5’ brick sewers with cured-in-place liner)

Sewer work is mainly on:

• Folsom Street between 10th and 11th Street
• Folsom Street between 7th and 8th Street
• Folsom Street between Hawthorne and 4th Street

Emergency firefighting system that supplies water to our fire hydrants. We will reconstruct 3 high-pressure hydrants and approximately 300 linear feet of the system.

Updating streetlights with brighter, more efficient lights and adding sidewalk lighting

Installing new electrical duct-bank overhead contact system and traction power improvements

For more information please visit:

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

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