Project Status

The Minna–Natoma Streetscape Project continues to make steady progress as construction advances through the South Downtown neighborhood.

The construction team has successfully completed the sewer improvement work along Natoma Street, marking a significant milestone for the project. With this phase complete, crews have transitioned into the next stage of construction and are now performing roadway and utility improvements along Natoma Street and New Montgomery Street.

San Francisco Public Works extends its sincere appreciation to the teams at the W Hotel, SFMOMA, St. Regis Hotel, and 140 New Montgomery for their outstanding coordination, flexibility, and partnership throughout construction. Their collaboration has been instrumental in helping the project move forward safely while maintaining access to businesses and properties whenever feasible.

Current Construction Activities

Construction crews are actively working along Natoma Street and New Montgomery Street as the project continues to progress.

Current activities include:

• Roadway and streetscape improvements
• Utility and infrastructure work
• Sidewalk and pedestrian improvements

• Ongoing traffic control and construction coordination

   

During construction:

• Pedestrian access will be maintained whenever possible.
• Vehicle access will be accommodated where feasible.

• Temporary traffic controls, lane adjustments, and signage will be in place to safely guide motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through the work area.

   

San Francisco Public Works and the construction team remain committed to minimizing construction impacts while safely advancing the project.

Project Overview

The Minna–Natoma Streetscape Project is transforming Minna Street and Natoma Street into safer, more accessible, and vibrant pedestrian corridors connecting the Transbay Transit Center and Yerba Buena Gardens.

Key improvements include:

• Widened sidewalks to improve pedestrian comfort and accessibility
• Raised crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety
• New traffic signals and pedestrian crossings to improve mobility and visibility

• Roadway reconstruction for a smoother, more reliable travel surface

   

Additional enhancements include:

• Public art installations
• Enhanced street lighting
• New street furniture
• Landscaping and greening elements

• Decorative and patterned pavement features

   

Together, these improvements will create a safer, more inviting, and visually engaging streetscape that reflects the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

Construction Background

Construction on the project began in July 2025 and is being delivered by Bauman Landscape and Construction, LLC. Following a temporary pause to accommodate project redesign and utility coordination, active construction resumed in April 2026 under an updated schedule.

Construction continues to move forward in phases as crews complete underground infrastructure improvements and begin the next stages of roadway and streetscape construction.

Commitment to the Community

San Francisco Public Works remains committed to delivering a project that improves safety, accessibility, and the overall experience for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors throughout the South Downtown neighborhood.

We appreciate the continued patience, partnership, and cooperation of the community as construction progresses.

Additional project updates will be provided as work advances.