Announcement Details
Announcement Message
From the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA):
Caltrans will be closing a portion of 19th Avenue (State Route 1) this upcoming weekend. The closure begins on Friday, May 22 at 7 a.m.
Closure (Both Directions)
- Friday, May 22 at 7 a.m. – Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
- From Sloat Boulevard to Holloway Avenue (near San Francisco State University)
This is the final scheduled closure of the three planned weekend closures in April and May.
Important Impact for Students, Families, and Staff
Because closure begin this Friday morning at 7 a.m., it will directly affect school morning drop-off and afternoon pickup traffic, in addition to weekend travel.
Students, families, and staff should expect:
- Major traffic delays and detours beginning Friday morning during this upcoming weekend
- Significantly increased travel times during school commute hours
- Heavy congestion around key intersections along 19th Avenue
- Disruptions to weekend activities and events
Muni Service Details
During this weekend's 19th Avenue closure, the 28, 28R, 29, 57, and 91 routes will have service adjustments. The 23 and M Ocean View lines may experience minor delays through the affected area.
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We recommend planning ahead by:
- Allowing extra travel time
- Considering alternate routes
- Checking Muni service adjustments
- Staying alert for changing traffic patterns in the area
For students currently using General Education or IEP bus transportation, SFUSD's Transportation Office will work with Zum to plan alternate routes and notify families of any delays.
Families who plan to pick up their students directly should cancel their scheduled rides in the Zum app.
Why This Work Is Happening
The 19th Avenue closures in April and May allow crews to complete major paving work more quickly and safely, improving road conditions along one of the city’s busiest corridors.