Archive | March, 2015

27 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Project Advancements | March 28 – April 6

This post contains brief updates about recent construction activities and a look-ahead for what to expect in Southern SoMa, Northern SoMa, Union Square, Chinatown and North Beach over the next two weeks. For more detailed information, click here or on the links below. You can also find construction, traffic detour, and Muni impact information on […]

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26 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Featured Photos – March 25

A decorative set-back curb and wall located above the Central Subway tunnel entrance south of Harrison on 4th Street. View of the tunnel portal ramp from 4th and Stillman during construction of the portal walls, which will separate automobile traffic from light rail vehicles. Workers put up temporary bracing while they pour concrete for the […]

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20 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Project Advancements | March 21 – 30

This post contains brief updates about recent construction activities and a look-ahead for what to expect in Southern SoMa, Northern SoMa, Union Square, Chinatown and North Beach over the next two weeks. For more detailed information, click here or on the links below. You can also find construction, traffic detour, and Muni impact information on […]

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19 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Featured Photos – March 19

Workers navigate around the exposed tops of excavated piles for the future Central Subway station near the Ellis Street entrance to Powell BART. Crews unearth 50-year-old temporary walls used originally for construction of the Ellis Street entrance to Powell BART.  Workers are currently excavating the future Union Square/Market Street Station mezzanine.  This underground passageway will […]

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13 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Project Advancements | March 14 – 23

This post contains brief updates about recent construction activities and a look-ahead for what to expect in Southern SoMa, Northern SoMa, Union Square, Chinatown and North Beach over the next two weeks. For more detailed information, click here or on the links below. You can also find construction, traffic detour, and Muni impact information on […]

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12 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Portal Update

If you happen to be near 4th and Harrison streets you will notice the progress on the portal. The ramp structure houses the entrance and exit to the Central Subway tunnels. One traffic lane on 4th Street, between Harrison and Bryant, recently reopened to traffic. The portal structure is expected to be completed by May. […]

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12 March 2015 ~ 2 Comments

Featured Photos – March 12

Work to create the roof of the Yerba Buena/Moscone Station is moving along on the west side of 4th Street. The machine shown here is called a concrete boom pump, which has an extendable arm and transports wet concrete across long distances. Once the concrete is poured, a crew of workers smooth the cement to […]

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09 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Relocation of 47 Van Ness and 83X Mid-Market Express Bus Stop

Due to the construction of the Central Subway, the 47 Van Ness and 83X Mid-Market Express bus stop on 4th Street between Bluxome and Townsend streets is being relocated to Townsend Street between 4th and 5th streets. The change is slated to take place on Friday, March 13. During the sewer upgrade work, drivers will […]

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06 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Project Advancements | March 7 – 16

This post contains brief updates about recent construction activities and a look-ahead for what to expect in Southern SoMa, Northern SoMa, Union Square, Chinatown and North Beach over the next two weeks. For more detailed information, click here or on the links below. You can also find construction, traffic detour, and Muni impact information on […]

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04 March 2015 ~ 0 Comments

Featured Photos – March 4

Substantial site excavation recently started at the site of the future Chinatown Station, located at Washington & Stockton Streets. Construction work consists of tying in rebar to the exterior walls, in preparation for the roof-slab. Currently, excavation for the station entrance is approximately 10 feet below street level.  When completed, the excavation will extend as […]

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