Broadway Tunnel Closure to Begin Sunday for Chinatown Public Health Center Upgrades
San Francisco's Broadway Tunnel will be closed for approximately 24 hours starting Sunday for upgrades to the Chinatown Public Health Center, initiating a 14-month project.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 15, 2026 —
San Francisco’s Broadway Tunnel is scheduled for a temporary closure beginning Sunday, anticipated to last for approximately 24 hours. This closure is necessary to facilitate upgrades to the Chinatown Public Health Center, marking the commencement of a larger, 14-month project.
The upgrades to the Chinatown Public Health Center are part of an initiative to improve facilities and services offered to the community. The Broadway Tunnel, a key artery for traffic in the city, will be inaccessible during the specified 24-hour period to allow construction crews and equipment to carry out the initial phase of work safely and efficiently.
Following this brief closure, the project is expected to continue for an extended duration of 14 months. Details regarding potential ongoing traffic impacts or alternative routes during the subsequent phases of the upgrade project were not immediately available. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes and allow for extra travel time in the vicinity of the Broadway Tunnel during the 14-month construction period.
The specific nature of the upgrades to the Chinatown Public Health Center has not been detailed, but the project signifies a commitment to enhancing public health infrastructure in the neighborhood. Further information on the project’s timeline and any additional disruptions is expected to be released as the construction progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Tara Campbell on abc7news.com, see more information here.
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