October 2026 

Transbay Howard Streetscape Project – Upcoming Construction Activities

Construction crews will continue electrical and utility work associated with the Transbay Howard Streetscape Project through late September and into early October 2026. Work will take place at several locations along Howard Street and nearby cross streets.

Electrical and Traction Power Work

Crews are scheduled to perform conduit installation, traction-power infrastructure, and related electrical work at the following locations:

• 4th Street and Howard Street – Conduit installation. 
• Beale Street and Howard Street – Conduit installation and work related to the traction-power system. 
• Howard Street between 1st and 2nd Streets – Work along the south side of the street. 
• 2nd Street – Work from the southeast corner toward the new median. 
• New Montgomery Street – Median-related electrical work. 
• Hawthorne Street – Electrical/traction-power work. 
• 3rd Street near Moscone Center – Electrical work. 

PG&E Utility Work

Additional work is planned to support new PG&E service connections, including conduit installation, vault work, inspections, and coordination with PG&E.

Several activities require coordination with the City, including PG&E pre-construction meetings, manhole marking, vault work, inspections, and clearance for constructio

Project Description

San Francisco Public Works has hired Esquivel Grading and Paving, Inc. to perform a variety of infrastructure improvements along Howard Street between 4th Street and the Embarcadero.  The Howard Transbay Streetscape Improvement Project has begun and we have been coordinating prep-work such as staging, traffic-control and roadway potholing (for underground utilities).   The construction scheduled sequencing will start at the Embarcadero and work west toward 4th Street. 

This project involves many different infrastructure improvements, including the construction of a new, protected two-way bicycle lane, reconstructed curb ramps and sidewalks, streetscape elements like trees, benches and bicycle racks, new and improved traffic signals, new roadway and pedestrian lighting, and improvements to transit infrastructure. Construction activities have been scheduled to coordinate with events at the Moscone Center whenever possible.

What to Expect

During construction, you may experience:

• Temporary lane closures
• Sidewalk and crosswalk detours
• Construction noise during permitted work hours
• Temporary pedestrian route changes

Access to businesses, residences, and transit services will be maintained whenever possible. Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather, utility coordination, or field conditions.

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 Works' Public Affairs representative 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.

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Learn more about the
project design at:
SFMTA.com/TransbayHoward