Various Locations #45

Construction Update November to December 2023

Wetmore and Clay St. Intersection 

• Concrete street replacement begininng 11/28 though 12/17/23  (see schedule below). Please follow the contractors restrictions while work is occuring on your block.  We will do our best to provide access after work hours.  During work hours, access may be restricted but not prohibited.  If you need special assistance please contact Public Works at 628-271-2245.

Project Description

San Francisco Public Works and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission have partnered to complete infrastructure improvements on several blocks in the North Beach and Nob Hill neighborhoods. Our partnership allows us to minimize impacts to the public by consolidating our work whenever possible. This project will include sewer main replacement/rehabilitation, curb ramp installation, street base repairs, grinding (removal of existing asphalt) and repaving and concrete street reconstruction. Please note, at locations where the concrete roadway is scheduled to be replaced, driveway access will not be possible for several days while the work occurs and the concrete cures. The project team will coordinate with residents in advance of this work.

Construction is anticipated to start at the first location in late May 2022 with completion expected at the last location in late September 2023. San Francisco Public Works will manage the project during construction. We’ve hired Esquivel Grading and Paving, Inc., to perform the work. The work hours may vary by location, however the typical working hours are 7:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend work is allowed but has not been scheduled at this time.

Below is an overall list of blocks included in this contract. Please note, not all blocks will include sewer replacement/rehabilitation work.

Hemlock Street  (Polk Street to Larkin Street)
Wetmore Street  (Washington Street to Clay Street)
Wetmore Street (Clay Street to End)  **
Bay Street  (Kearny Street to Midway Street) 
Green Street  (Polk Street to Larkin Street)  **
Green Street (Hyde Street to Leavenworth Street)  **
Green Street (Taylor Street to Mason Street)  **
Green Street (Mason Street to Powell Street)  **
Green Street (Grant Avenue to Kearny Street)  **
Filbert Street (Grant Avenue to Kearny Street) **
Stockton Street  (Union Street to Green Street)
Beale Street  (Folsom Street to Harrison Street) 

(**) Note: These blocks will include concrete roadway reconstruction. Due to the scope of work (demolition, grading, compaction, framing and concrete pour) and the time required for the 10” thick concrete panels to cure, driveway access will not be possible for several days. We’ll coordinate with these neighbors once we schedule the work. Sidewalks will remain open at all times.

Of the aforementioned blocks, these are the blocks scheduled to include sewer main replacement and/or rehabilitation work:

Hemlock Street  (Larkin Street to Polk Street)
Wetmore Street (Washington Street to End)
Green Street (Varennes Street to Sonoma Street)
Green Street (Powell Street to Taylor Street / 2 blocks)
Filbert Street (Grant Avenue to Kearny Street)
Stockton Street  (Union Street to Columbus Avenue)
Beale Street  (Folsom Street to Harrison Street)

The first phase of work on a block will include sewer main replacement (open-cut) or rehabilitation (lining). Once the new sewer main has been installed or the existing one is lined (rehabilitated), our engineers will review video of the sewer laterals to determine which, if any, need to be replaced. The sewer laterals are the connection between the main and the curb/sidewalk. Note: Sewer laterals are only replaced on an as-needed depending on the condition of the existing line. Sewer service will not be interrupted during construction. Please continue to use your household and business plumbing as usual.

Once the sewer work is complete on a block, crews will begin preparations to repave or reconstruct (concrete roadway) a block. For streets with asphalt pavement, preparations will include concrete street base replacement work. This task will require the contractor saw-cut, excavate the broken concrete, and pour fresh cement. Replacing any damaged/broken street base now will help prolong the durability of the new pavement. This may happen at several locations along the block. Preparations can also include installation of curb ramps at 4-way intersections and T-intersections.

Note: For locations where the street includes concrete pavement replacement, the project team will coordinate with residents in advance of the work. This scope of work will include demolition, removal of existing concrete roadway, compaction, grading, framing and concrete pouring. The concrete will need to cure for several days in order to achieve the strength to support vehicle traffic. We apologize for the inconvenience.