TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                            CONTACT:

Monday, June 6, 2011                                                         Gloria Chan (415) 554-6926

PUBLIC WORKS TO BEGIN MAINTENANCE REPAIRS TO

ISLAIS CREEK BRIDGE

Motorists encouraged to take alternate routes during work hours

San Francisco- The Islais Creek Bridge, on Third Street between Cargo Way and Marin Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic between 9am and 3pm this week on Tuesday, June 7, Thursday, June 9, and Friday, June 10 for Department of Public Works crews to perform necessary maintenance and repair work.

Motorists will be detoured around the bridge during noted work hours. Northbound traffic is encouraged to take Evans Street, then right on Cesar Chavez, and then turn back to Third Street. Southbound traffic on Third Street can take Cesar Chavez west, take a left on Evans Street, and then back to Third Street. Signage will be available to direct motorists.

MUNI Light Rail service will not be impacted. Pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes will be intermittently closed during work hours for safety reasons. Bicyclists and pedestrians are advised to use the pedestrian crossing at Illinois Street.

The roadway, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian walkways will be open for traffic before 9am and after 3pm each day. No work will be performed on Wednesday, June 8 to allow for normal traffic conditions during the scheduled San Francisco Giants day game.

What:             Islais Creek Bridge closed to motorist traffic for maintenance and repairs

When:            Tuesday, June 7; Thursday, June 9; Friday, June 10, 9am to 3pm

Where:           Islais Creek Bridge, Third Street from Cargo Way to Marin Street

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