As of 2:15pm, repairs on the water main line have been completed and water service is back on.

At approximately 9:00am while Synergy was working to remove asphalt at the corner of Fourth and Bryant streets to relocate underground utilities, a 2ft x 2ft piece of concrete slipped through the jaws of a backhoe and landed on top of a water main line causing a 1 foot wide hole in the pipe. As a result, the water on Fourth Street between Bryant and Brannan streets had to be shut off in order to repair the broken pipe.

Thanks to the SFPUC, SFPD, CHP, SFFD and DPW for assisting with the situation and controlling traffic flow.

2ft x 2ft piece of concrete

1 foot wide hole

Making repairs on the broken water main

This re-route is required due to ongoing utilities relocation and underpinning work at 401 Fourth Street to shore up the foundation.

Underpinning Building at 401 4th Street

The 30 Stockton and 45 Union/Stockton are being re-routed, while the street is not being closed to regular traffic. All buses will still go to the same terminus at Caltrain via a right turn at Harrison Street followed by a left on Fifth Street and another left on Townsend.

Construction schedule from April 21 through late May from SFMTA’s website:

• Bus routes: 30, 45
• Area: SoMa
• Dates: April 21 through late May, 2010
• Time: All hours of service

Due to construction, Muni will reroute.

We’ll keep you updated when we receive more information. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Thank you for your patience and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

30 Stockton and 45 Union/Stockton route change map

Traffic is being re-routed while sewer work is being performed on Clementina Street.  Clementina Street will be closed during the actual work period, Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

A detour sign has been posted at Clementina and Fifth streets with a message that indicates “ACCESS CLEMENTINA STREET THROUGH TEHAMA STREET.”

Clementina Street is closed

Here are some facts that you should be aware of:

• On March 17-April 16, work  will be on Clementina from Fifth Street to Gallagher Lane.
• On April 16-May 14, work will continue on Clementina from Gallagher to Fourth Street.
• Tehama Street and Gallagher Lane will temporarily be converted to two-way streets with temporary portable delineators.
• The one-way street sign is covered temporarily to avoid conflict with the detour traffic signs on Tehama Street.
• Emergency access through Clementina will be available at all times.
• Parking spaces will be temporarily closed as needed during construction. Please see construction signs for exact location and times.
• Please expect an increase in noise, dust and traffic as a result of construction.

schedule may change due to unforeseen conditions found during excavation

Utility Relocation on Clementina and Fifth streets

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding!

The work crews are very appreciative of the public’s cooperation and patience during the utilities relocation process.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contract us.

Here are some great photos!

Restaurants are open during construction on 4^th Street between Brannan to Howard streets:

Chavo's

Chavo’s-Mexican Restaurant
595 4^th Street

Fringale-French
570 4^th Street
Hours:
Sunday -Thursday 5:30p.m. – 10:00p.m.
Tuesday-Friday 11:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Friday-Saturday 5:30p.m. – 11:00p.m.

Hotel Utah Saloon-Bar, American (Traditional)
500 4^th Street
Hours:
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday. 2:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Jollibee-Filipino Fast Food
200 4^th Street

Orson

Orson–American (New)
508 4^th Street
Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Peet’s Coffee
570 4^th Street

Red Ribbon -Bakery
200 4^th Street

Zuppa–Italian & Pizza
564 4^th Street
Hours:
Monday-Friday 11:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Monday-Thursday 5:3 p.m. – 10:00p.m.
Friday-Saturday 5:30p.m. – 11:00p.m.
Sunday 5:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.

Other Businesses Open during Construction

A-Z Market

A-Z Market–Liquor Store
220 4^th Street

Jaronlogo.com
425 4th Street

Olivet University–Education Institution
250 4^th Street

Pacific Cycle–Bicycle Warehouse
345 4^th Street
Hours:
Monday-Friday 10:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.

Sherwin William
320 4^th Street
Hours:
Monday-Friday 6:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Saturday 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Sunday 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

Speedway Digital Printing
475 Fourth Street
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Whole Foods

Whole Foods–Grocery, Health Market
399 4^th Street
Hours:
Monday-Sunday. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Please let us know if we miss your business!

Utility Relocation

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) granted the Central Subway approval to enter into Final Design (FD) on January 7, 2010. This approval was a major accomplishment for the Project and gives SFMTA pre-award authority to incur costs for upcoming FD activities, demolition and other non construction activities. The next step for the Central Subway Project is to secure Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA). The FFGA is a multi-year, contractual agreement that is made between FTA and SFMTA. The FFGA provides the funds that are utilized for construction of the Project.  When this agreement is made, the SFMTA formally establishes the maximum level of federal financial assistance and the terms and conditions of federal participation. This commitment to the FFGA requires the SFMTA to deliver the contracted project on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable federal requirements.

Please be assured that the Central Subway project is and will continue to be under significant financial scrutiny each year and we must submit a report to be evaluated under the Federal New Starts Review program.  Under this program all aspects of the project are analyzed by the FTA including the benefit-to-cost ratios, ridership, technical approach and financial capacity. As you can imagine, the process of acquiring federal funding for a transportation project of this scale is rigorous.

All New Starts funds allocated for this project cannot be redirected to other transportation projects or operations. The New Starts financial assistance only applies to the Central Subway Project due to the submittal of the New Starts report and the project is subject to the availability of appropriated funds and our continued performance under the terms and conditions of the FFGA. If funding is redirected to other operations within SFMTA, all the secured federal funding will be gone.

The SFMTA continues to work with local, state and regional partners to secure non-federal funding to work toward a Full Funding Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration.

The Central Subway will extend light rail service with a surface stop on 4^th Street near Brannan Street and subway service with stations at the Moscone Center, Union Square and Chinatown neighborhoods.  It will operate as an extension of the T Third light rail line which opened for full revenue service in April 2007.  The two-phase Third Street Light Rail Project will unite the City’s established civic, business, retail and cultural centers with the diverse communities along the light rail line and encourage economic revitalization along the entire corridor.

Synergy Project Management, Inc. (SPM), a local San Francisco business with years of experience in construction and engineering began utility relocation in mid January 2010.  SPM has been performing public works contracts for the City and County of San Francisco for many years and is looking forward to the opportunity of being part of this amazing subway project.  SPM has a track record of completing projects ahead of schedule and is committed to completing this project ahead of schedule, on budget, with quality that not only meet, but exceed expectations. Scope of this contract includes relocation of utilities to allow for construction of future tunnel and stations.

Synergy Project Management, Inc.