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August 19, 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.

• High-valve and low-valve hydrant work as a part of the AWSS water-line improvements on 3rd Street between Folsom and Clementina.
• Upcoming drainage work on the northside of Folsom at Mabini starting mid-August.

4th St. to 5th St.

• Crews plan to return to this area the week of August 26th for 2-days of work for the installation of an irrigation line.
   

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

5th St. to 6th St.
•    no activity

6th St. to 7th St.
•    installing new 8" side-sewer lateral lines. This work involves excavation for trenches, shoring, and installation. It should wrap up by next week 8/22/25no activity

7th St. to 8th St 
•    Excavate & Shore for low pressure waterwork on the intersection of Folsom St & Rausch St through the end of August.

 

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

8th St. to 9th St.

• Sidewalk, granite curb and culvert replacement has started and is active in 5-locations both on the north and southside of this block. It should be wrapped up by the end of August. 

9th St. to 11th St. 

• Southside of Folsom Street corner Dore Alley/10th St. (southeast) crews will start demolition and grading the corner sidewalks as well as  curb/gutter replacement continues. 7/28/25-8/29/25

• Northside of Folsom demolition and restoration of curb and gutters continue through the end of August .

   

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