San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 16, 2026 — The northbound lanes of Highway 101 in San Francisco are scheduled for a full closure this upcoming weekend to facilitate major repaving operations. The closure is set to begin on Friday, September 18, at 11 p.m. and will extend through Monday, September 21, concluding at 6 a.m.

The affected segment of the highway spans approximately 1.2 miles and is located near Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Specifically, the closure will impact the northbound traffic between Cesar Chavez Street and 10th Street.

This extensive paving work is being carried out by the California Department of Transportation, commonly known as Caltrans. The department has not provided specific details regarding the scope of the repaving beyond stating it is a major undertaking. The objective of the closure is to allow crews to perform the necessary road maintenance efficiently and safely, minimizing disruptions during the work period itself.

Motorists planning to travel northbound on Highway 101 during the specified weekend are advised to seek alternative routes. Caltrans has indicated that drivers should anticipate delays and consider using other freeways or surface streets to navigate around the closure area. The full closure is intended to expedite the repaving process, which might otherwise extend over multiple weekends if conducted under partial closures.

The exact nature of the repaving work, including the specific materials to be used or the expected longevity of the new pavement, was not detailed in the information provided. Commuters and residents in the vicinity of the affected highway stretch are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly to avoid the closed section.


Story summarized from the original created by Steph Rodriguez on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.

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