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Lincoln Boulevard Partial Closure, August 23-25
From Monday, August 23 through Wednesday, August 25, Lincoln Boulevard will be closed each day from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. between Storey Avenue and Crissy Field Avenue.

This closure is necessary in order to install falsework (temporary supports) for the new southbound high viaduct bridge.

Storey Avenue will remain open during this closure.

Vehicles should use Storey Avenue and follow detour signage back to Lincoln Boulevard. Pedestrians and bicyclists should use Long Avenue.

View the advisory for more information and a map of the closure.

Ramp Reopened 3 Hours Early!
Crews were able to finish work on the new Hwy 101/1 interchange alignment and reopen the closed southbound Hwy 101 ramp three hours early on Sunday morning!

Drivers should be aware of the new alignment and use caution in construction zones.

Overnight Ramp Closure Beginning August 14 at 10 PM
Beginning Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 p.m. through Sunday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m. the ramp from southbound Highway 101/Doyle Drive to southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be closed.

Motorists should be aware of the new roadway alignment and use caution in construction zones.

Please expect traffic delays on Sunday morning. Optional trips should be avoided during this closure.

View the advisory for more information and detour routes.

Roadway and Parking Impacts Due to San Francisco Marathon, July 25
The San Francisco Marathon returns to the Golden Gate Bridge on Sunday, July 25, 2010. The marathon runners will begin crossing the Bridge around 6:00 am, with the last runner coming off the Bridge by approximately 9:00 am.

For information on roadway delays and parking impacts during this event, see the Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District website.

Lincoln Boulevard Partial Closure Extended Through Thursday Until 10 pm
The short-term Lincoln Boulevard closure between Storey Avenue and Crissy Field Avenue has been extended through Thursday, July 22 until 10 p.m. This closure is necessary in order to demolish the connector ramp from northbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard to southbound Highway 101/Doyle Drive.

The connector ramp passes directly over Lincoln Boulevard and the full road closure is necessary for safety and to expedite the demolition work.

Vehicles should use Storey Avenue and follow detour signage back to Lincoln Boulevard. Pedestrians and bicyclists should use Long Avenue.

Work hours for the demolition activity are 7:00 a.m. –  10:00 p.m. The road closure will be in effect 24 hours per day and Lincoln is expected to reopen no later than Wednesday, July 21 at 10:00 p.m.

Please be cautious when traveling around construction sites and follow the instructions from traffic controllers and construction signage.

We apologize for the inconvenience associated with this closure.

View the advisory for more information and a map of the closure.

Doyle Drive Reduced to One Lane Each Direction, 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17 - 8 a.m. Sunday, July 18
Weekend Lane Reduction, 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17 - 8 a.m. Sunday, July 18

Doyle Drive/Hwy 1 will be reduced to one lane in each direction starting at 10 p.m. this Saturday, July 17 through 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 18 near the Hwy 1/Hwy 101 interchange.

During the temporary lane reduction, crews will shift the roadway alignment to the north in order to make room for Highway 1/Highway 101 interchange improvements as part of the Doyle Drive replacement.

Motorists should be aware of the new roadway configuration and use caution in construction zones. Optional trips should be avoided during this lane reduction.

View a printable advisory, include a map.

Weeknight Lane Reductions, 11:30 p.m. - 4:30 a.m., July 12-16

Between 11:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. from Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16, Doyle Drive/Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane in each direction near the Hwy 1/Hwy 101 interchange in order to prepare for an upcoming traffic shift.

NB Hwy 1 Ramp Closure: Friday, July 9 at 11:59 p.m. - 5 a.m., Saturday, July 10
Beginning Friday, July 9 at 11:59 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010, the ramp from northbound Hwy 1/Park Presidio Boulevard to northbound Hwy 101/Doyle Drive will be closed.

Motorists should avoid northbound Hwy 1 in San Francisco during this time.

These overnight closures are necessary to place the temporary support structures (falsework) over northbound Hwy 1 in order to construct the new southbound high viaduct bridge.

Please see the advisory for a map and official detour routes.

All dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen conditions.

Thanks to Those Who Visited Us at the Marin County Fair!
The Presidio Parkway booth at the Marin County Fair was a great success, with hundreds of visitors stopping by to check out the model of the future parkway and ask questions about the project. We appreciate all the comments and feedback we received, and hope to see you at the fair again next year!

As a reminder, the model of the future Presidio Parkway will be on display at a public location soon. Please check back for more information.

View photos from the Marin County Fair booth.

Fourth of July Traffic Impacts in the Presidio, Doyle Drive, and Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area expects heavy use of beaches, trails, and historic sites this Fourth of July weekend. The National Park Service has several tips to help plan for traffic and parking impacts during the holiday.

See their press release for more information.

Presidio Parkway Project at Marin County Fair!
The Presidio Parkway has a booth at the Marin County Fair from July 1-5. Stop by to ask questions and see the 8-foot model of the future Presidio Parkway!

The booth is located inside the main gate behind the auditorium, next to the Golden Gate Transit booth.

View photos from our first day at the fair.

NB Hwy 1 Ramp Opens Four Hours Early!
The NB Highway 1 ramp opened four hours early on June 19. Northbound traffic has been shifted onto the former southbound lanes to allow for demolition of the old bridge and construction of the new seismically safe bridge.

Motorists should be aware of the new roadway configuration and use caution in construction zones.

The project team was determined to complete this shift ahead of schedule in order to minimize impacts to the traveling public. These short closures are essential to keep mainline trafffic flowing during this major construction project. Staging for this project was carefully planned with the goal of finishing as quickly as possible while keeping traffic moving.

NB Hwy 1 Closure Starting 10pm, Friday, June 18
There will be an overnight ramp closure of Hwy 1/Park Presidio Boulevard to Hwy 101/Doyle Drive starting Friday, June 18 at 10 p.m. through Saturday, June 19 at 11 a.m.

This overnight closure is necessary to shift northbound traffic to the former southbound lanes of the Ruckman Bridge to allow work to begin on the permanent replacement bridge.

View a printable advisory for this closure.

Lincoln Boulevard Closed Beginning June 2
Lincoln Boulevard will be closed between McDowell Avenue and Montgomery Street beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2010 for approximately 18 months to allow for the construction of the southbound Battery Tunnel, a key design element of the Presidio Parkway.

Upon completion of the southbound Battery Tunnel, Lincoln Boulevard will be replaced over the top of the tunnel and re-opened to traffic.

View the printable advisory, including cyclist and vehicle detour routes.

August 2010 Construction Look Ahead
Construction of the next major component of the Presidio Parkway Project - the southbound Battery Tunnel and a temporary bypass - has begun and will continue through late 2011.

Please be aware of these changes to the area:

1. Lincoln Boulevard Closed between McDowell Avenue and Montgomery Street ~ June 2, 2010 – Late 2011
2. Construction Fence Installation and Parking Impacts (including closure of trail behind Sports Basement)

Upcoming work includes demolition of Buildings 605 & 606 (formerly Public Storage), which is scheduled to occur in mid-August 2010.

Click here to access the printable advisory for maps and additional information

Overnight Ramp Closure Beginning May 21 at 10 p.m.
In order to transfer traffic to the new temporary bridge on Highway 1, north of the MacArthur Tunnel, the southbound ramp from Hwy 101/Doyle Drive to Hwy 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be closed from Friday, May 21 at 10:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m.

This traffic shift and short-term ramp closure will allow traffic to continue to flow unimpeded while the permanent bridge is built.

Motorists should be aware of the new roadway configuration and use caution in construction zones.

View a printable advisory, including a map.

View the animation of the traffic shift.

See it on our webcam!

Ramp Closure Detour

View a map and directions for the detour route

Presidio Parkway Bike Ride & Party Was a Hit!
Thanks to all who came out for the May 15th bike event! We hope you learned a little more about the Presidio Parkway, the Presidio trail network and safe routes during construction.

A special thank you to Sports Basement, Pizzeria Avellino, and the San Francisco and Marin Bicycle Coalitions for all your support. 

Click here to see event photos

If you were unable to be there, you can check out the event handouts below:

• Connecting People to the Park Fact Sheet
• Lincoln Boulevard Closure Advisory
• Presidio Trails and Overlooks Map

 

Presidio Parkway Bike Ride and Party, May 15!
The Presidio Parkway project team will be hosting a public bike ride event on Saturday, May 15, from 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. The ride will begin at Sports Basement (Presidio location).

Grab your bike and join the project team to ride the construction area, learn about the best bike routes during construction and get a sneak peak at the future trail network!

There will also be an after-ride party, hosted by Sports Basement. Food and drinks will be provided and ride participants will receive 20% off all Sports Basement purchases the day of the event. Pizza provided by Pizzeria Avellino.

Download a printable flyer.

Long-Term Lincoln Boulevard Closure, Late May 2010
Lincoln Boulevard will be closed late May 2010 between McDowell Avenue and Montgomery Street for approximately 18 months to allow for the construction of the southbound Battery Tunnel, a key design element of the Presidio Parkway. A specific date for this closure to be announced.

Upon completion of the southbound Battery Tunnel, Lincoln Boulevard will be replaced over the top of the tunnel and re-opened to traffic.

View the printable advisory, including cyclist and vehicle detour routes.

McDowell Ave Closure POSTPONED Until 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 30
The McDowell Avenue closure scheduled for Thursday, April 29 will now occur starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30. This activity is expected to last 12 -16 hours. There will be significant truck traffic associated with this work.

McDowell Avenue will reopen upon completion of this operation.

The PresidiGo Around The Park Shuttle stops 6, 7 and 8 will not be available during this activity.

View the previous advisory for closure location and detour routes.

Alternating Closures of Lincoln Blvd and Sheridan Ave Extended Through Mid-May
The alternating closures of Lincoln Boulevard and Sheridan Avenue have been extended through mid-May in order to complete utility relocation work in the area.

When Lincoln Boulevard is closed, Montgomery Street to Sheridan Avenue will be the detour.

When Sheridan Avenue is closed there will be two-way traffic on Lincoln Boulevard, east of Sheridan Avenue, to serve as the detour.

Please follow instructions from traffic controllers and construction signage as these closures will alternate on an as-needed basis.

View a printable advisory, including closure and detour maps.

POSTPONED - Overnight Ramp Closure
The planned April 23 overnight ramp closure of the southbound ramp from Hwy 101/Doyle Drive to Hwy 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be postponed until further notice.

We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may cause. The website will be updated when the ramp closure and traffic shift are rescheduled.

We thank you for your patience.

Temporary Bridge Complete! Overnight Ramp Closure, April 23
The temporary bridge on Hwy 1, north of the MacArthur Tunnel, has been completed ahead of schedule!

In order to transfer traffic to the temporary bridge, the southbound ramp from Hwy 101/Doyle Drive to Hwy 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be closed from Friday, April 23 at 10:00 p.m. through Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m.

This traffic shift and short-term ramp closure will allow traffic to continue to flow unimpeded while the permanent bridge is built.

Motorists should be aware of the new roadway configuration and use caution in construction zones.

View a printable advisory, including a map.

View the animation of the traffic shift.

See it on our Web cam!

Ramp Closure Detour

View a map and directions for the signed detour route.

New Presidio Parkway Web Site Launch!
The Presidio Parkway Web site has been given a whole new look! The redesign provides even better access to construction information,  project highlights and design features.

We have also added some great new features, like a Web Cam page with live images of construction along the southwest section of the project!

Explore the new Web site to learn more about the Presidio Parkway project, now in full swing.

Girard Road Closed for Palm Tree Relocation, March 10-12, 2010
On Wednesday, March 10 through Friday, March 12, 2010, Girard Road will be closed in order to relocate two palm trees from the Sports Basement parking lot to Girard Road. The palm trees are in the path of the future construction and are being moved to a new location at Girard Road and Lincoln Boulevard.

Vehicles should use Halleck Street and Gorgas Avenue during this closure.

View the advisory for more details on closure location and detour routes.

Alternating Closures of Lincoln Blvd & Sheridan Ave March 4 – Late April
Beginning March 4 through late April 2010 there will be alternating closures of Lincoln Boulevard and Sheridan Avenue in order to complete utility relocation work in the area.

When Lincoln Boulevard is closed, Montgomery Street to Sheridan Avenue will be the detour.

When Sheridan Avenue is closed there will be two-way traffic on Lincoln Boulevard, east of Sheridan Avenue, to serve as the detour.

Please follow instructions from traffic controllers and construction signage as these closures will alternate on an as-needed basis.

View a printable advisory, including closure and detour maps.

NEW VIDEO! Details of the Discovery of the Rare Franciscan Manzanita
Learn even more about the Franciscan Manzanita found in the project area and the process to relocate it from David Yam, Caltrans landscape architect, in a new video about the rare plant.

Visit the Video Library to access this video.

Lincoln Boulevard Closed, Weekdays, Feb. 22 - Mar. 2, 2010
On weekdays (Monday – Friday), from February 22 through March 2, 2010, Lincoln Boulevard will be closed between Crissy Field Avenue and McDowell Avenue.

Work hours for the realignment activity will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the closure will be in effect 24 hours per weekday. The road will be open on Saturday and Sunday.

This full closure and the extended work hours will expedite the realignment of Lincoln Boulevard and avoid long-term traffic impacts including more than one month of one-way traffic control and associated traffic delays.

View a printable advisory, including closure and detour maps.

 

Second Ramp Closure Begins February 17, 2010
Northbound Park Presidio/Hwy 1 (19th Avenue) to Southbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 Ramp Closure

Beginning Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8:00 p.m., the off-ramp from northbound Park Presidio/Hwy 1 (from 19th Avenue) to southbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 will be closed through 2011.

The off-ramp from northbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 to southbound Park Presidio/Highway 1 (to 19th Avenue) successfully closed on January 10, 2010 and will be closed through 2013.

The closure of these ramps does not affect traffic coming from or going to the Golden Gate Bridge.

View a printable advisory, including closure and detour maps.

New Video of Manzanita Relocation Available
A rare native Manzanita plant was carefully relocated away from the construction area this past weekend. Check out the video of the process of moving the 25,000 pound shrub!

http://www.presidioparkway.org/video/

For more information, view the press release about the relocation

Mason Street Utility Work Continues
Utility relocation work along Mason Street adjacent to Crissy Field is well underway; construction crews are making significant progress. Please expect delays and one-lane traffic control.

Businesses are open during construction.

View a printable advisory, including a map.

New Utility Work Video Available! Heavy Equipment..Saw-Cutting…and Trenching!
Utility work has been underway since December 2009 and is expected to continue through March 2010. Check out our short utility work video to get a firsthand look at what this activity is all about.

Visit the Video Library to access this video.
View a printable advisory, including a map.

January 22 and 23, Overnight Closure of SB Doyle Drive to SB Highway 1

Overnight Closure of Southbound Doyle Drive to Southbound Highway 1 January 22 to 23

• On Friday, January 22 at 11:00 p.m. to Saturday, January 23 at 10:00 a.m. the southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard ramp will be closed.

Optional vehicle trips should be avoided during these closures. Closure times were selected due to the expected low volume of traffic. Dates are
subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.

View a printable advisory, including a map.

Early A.M. Closures of Southbound Doyle Drive to Southbound Highway 1 January 19 and 23, 2010

• On Tuesday, January 19, 2010 the southbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 to Hwy 1/Park Presidio Boulevard ramp will be closed from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• On Saturday, January 23, 2010 the southbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 to Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard ramp will be closed from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Optional vehicle trips should be avoided during these closures

View a printable advisory, including a map.

New Video Available! View upcoming construction elements and the associated long-term ramp closures
View our new project video to take a look at the upcoming ramp closures and learn about construction activities.
 
Visit the Video Library to access this video.

Overnight and Long-term Ramp Closure Jan 10, 2010
OVERNIGHT CLOSURE: January 10 from 11 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Southbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 to Southbound Park Presidio/ Hwy 1

On January 10 from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., the off-ramp from southbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 to southbound Park Presidio/Hwy 1 will be closed. The ramp closure will allow work crews to re-stripe the off-ramp to add an additional exit lane (increasing from one to two lanes). This night time closure is dependent on dry weather (alternate dates are January 11 or 12, if needed).

View a printable version of this advisory, including a map.

REMINDER: Long-Term Ramp Closure, January 10, 2010 - 2013

Northbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 to Southbound Park Presidio / Hwy 1 (to 19th Avenue)

From January 10, 2010 to 2013, the off-ramp from northbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 to southbound Park Presidio/Hwy 1 (to 19th Avenue) will be closed in order to construct the Doyle Drive replacement, the Presidio Parkway. This long-term ramp closure does not affect traffic coming from or going to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Mason Street Utility Work-Two Crews Underway, Expect Delays
Mason Street utility relocation work along Crissy Field is progressing with two crews hard at work. Please expect delays and one way traffic control.
 
View the utility relocation advisory, including a map.

Lincoln Boulevard Closed between Storey and McDowell Avenues, December 28 through 31, 2009
Starting Monday, December 28 through Thursday, December 31, Lincoln Boulevard will be closed between Storey Avenue and McDowell Avenue in order to conduct tree removal activities. A detour will be provided via Cowles Avenue, McDowell Avenue and Crissy Field Avenue during this closure.

Also, from January 4 through March 2010, there will be roadwork and utility relocation activity to realign Lincoln Boulevard between Crissy Avenue and Storey Avenue. Lincoln Boulevard must be realigned in order to construct the new off-ramp from northbound Highway 1/Park Presidio to southbound Doyle Drive/Highway 101.

There will be intermittent one way traffic control between Crissy Avenue and Storey Avenue during this activity. People traveling through this area should expect occasional delays.

The multi-use trail between Lincoln Boulevard and McDowell Avenue will be closed during this activity.

Please see the advisory for a map of the closure and detour routes.

RAMP CLOSURE FROM NORTHBOUND DOYLE DRIVE TO SOUTHBOUND PARK PRESIDIO/HIGHWAY 1 - Effective January 10, 2010 through 2013
Beginning January 10, 2010, the off-ramp from northbound Highway 101/Doyle Drive to southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be closed in order for construction of the new roadway to begin. The ramp will remain closed until 2013.

This ramp closure does not affect regional traffic coming from or going to the Golden Gate Bridge. Traffic between Marin County, San Francisco and San Mateo County will continue to move unimpeded.

During the ramp closure, motorists can use many other routes and traffic will be dispersed throughout the city street network. View detour and closure details and map.

The off-ramp from northbound Park Presidio/Highway 1 (from 19th Avenue) to southbound Doyle Drive is expected to close in early 2010 and will be closed until 2011.

Northbound Highway 1 to the Golden Gate Bridge and southbound Highway 1 in San Francisco will remain open throughout the project. Those traveling from the North Bay to the San Francisco International Airport should use Highway 101.

McDowell Avenue Utility Work Extended to January 4, 2010
McDowell Avenue Closed December 16-18

Utility relocation activity on McDowell Avenue has been extended and is expected to occur through January 4.

From December 16 through 18, McDowell Avenue will be closed and vehicles will be detoured to Halleck Street to access Mason Street. Crissy Field businesses will remain open.
 
During the road closure, the PresidioGo Around The Park route stops 6, 7 and 8 will not be available.

Access to the U.S. Park Police Stables and the ParkArchives building will be provided via Lincoln Boulevard to McDowell Avenue.

One way traffic control is expected until January 4 for utility installation, trench backfilling, and repaving.

Click here to view the advisory including a map and detour routes.

McDowell Avenue Closed November 30 to December 11, 2009
Monday, November 30 through Friday, December 11, McDowell Avenue will be closed for utility relocation activities.

This activity will impact Muni service and the PresidiGo Around The Park Shuttle service. Specifically, Muni Route 29 will not be available on:

• McDowell Avenue
• Eastbund Mason Street between Crissy Field Avenue and Halleck Street
• Southbound Halleck Street
• Westbound Lincoln Boulevard between McDowell and Crissy Field Avenue

The PresidioGo Around The Park route stops 6, 7 and 8 will not be available.

Access to the U.S. Park Police Stables and the Park Archives building will be provided via Lincoln Boulevard to McDowell Avenue.

Click here to view the advisory including a map and detour routes.

New Project Overview Booklet Available
The new Presidio Parkway was carefuly designed to fit into the natural contours of the Presidio of San Francisco and include the unique features of a parkway, rather than a freeway.

Learn about key design features, safety improvements, and job creation in the new overview booklet.
Take a Look!

New Presidio Parkway Animation Video!
We're re-envisioning Doyle Drive... check out the new animation video on our homepage.
www.presidioparkway.org

Get a first-hand look at how the new roadway will fit within the setting of the Presidio of San Francisco and its purpose as a National Park.

Re-envisioning Doyle Drive: Commencement Celebration for Doyle Drive Replacement Project
On Saturday, October 17th, the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake – federal, state and local officials and the project team gathered  outside the Crissy Field Center to celebrate the commencement of the Doyle Drive Replacement Project, the Presidio Parkway.

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, United States House of Representatives, spoke about the benefits the project will bring to the region made possible by $50 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funding. Receipt of stimulus money has allowed Presidio Parkway construction to be accelerated, bringing jobs to the Bay Area and providing the traveling public with a safer roadway - sooner

Doyle Drive is being re-envisioned as the Presidio Parkway – a spectacular regional gateway between the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the city of San Francisco. Construction will begin in November 2009.

View photos of the event.

FINAL WEEKEND CLOSURE OF RAMPS TO SOUTHBOUND HWY 1/PARK PRESIDIO, September 26-27 from 5:30-11:30 a.m.
The off-ramps from Highway 101/Doyle Drive to southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be closed this Saturday and Sunday from 5:30-11:30 a.m.

This is the fourth and final weekend morning ramp closure necessary to safely conduct tree removal adjacent to the ramps in preparation for construction of the Doyle Drive replacement.

Northbound Highway 1 to the Golden Gate Bridge and southbound Highway 1 in San Francisco will remain open. Those traveling from the North Bay to the San Francisco International Airport should use Highway 101.

Weekend morning closures of southbound Highway 1 ramps will:
•    Ensure tree work can be conducted safely and when traffic volumes are low
•    Avoid impacts to weekday commute traffic

View a printable version of this advisory, including closure and detour maps.
View photos from the initial weekend ramp closure tree removal on August 22 – 23.

CLOSURE OF RAMPS TO SOUTHBOUND HWY 1/PARK PRESIDIO, September 19-20 from 5:30-11:30 a.m.
The off-ramps from Highway 101/Doyle Drive to southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be closed this Saturday and Sunday from 5:30-11:30 a.m.

This is the third of four weekend morning ramp closures necessary to safely conduct tree removal adjacent to the ramps in preparation for construction of the Doyle Drive replacement.

Northbound Highway 1 to the Golden Gate Bridge and southbound Highway 1 in San Francisco will remain open. Those traveling from the North Bay to the San Francisco International Airport should use Highway 101.

Following the ramp closure this weekend, the remaining closure is scheduled for September 26-27.

Weekend morning closures of southbound Highway 1 ramps will:
•    Ensure tree work can be conducted safely and when traffic volumes are low
•    Avoid impacts to weekday commute traffic

View a printable version of this advisory, including closure and detour maps.
View photos from the initial weekend ramp closure tree removal on August 22 – 23.

CLOSURE OF RAMPS TO SOUTHBOUND HWY 1/PARK PRESIDIO, September 12-13 from 5:30-11:30 a.m.
The off-ramps from Highway 101/Doyle Drive to southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Blvd. will be closed this Saturday and Sunday from 5:30-11:30 a.m.

This is the second round of four weekend morning ramp closures necessary to safely conduct tree removal adjacent to the ramps in preparation for construction of the Doyle Drive replacement.

Northbound Highway 1 to the Golden Gate Bridge and southbound Highway 1 in San Francisco will remain open. Those traveling from the North Bay to the San Francisco International Airport should use Highway 101.

Remaining morning weekend ramp closures are September 19-20 and September 26-27.

Weekend morning closures of southbound Highway 1 ramps will:
•    Ensure tree work can be conducted safely and when traffic volumes are low
•    Avoid impacts to weekday commute traffic

View a printable version of this advisory, including closure and detour maps.
View photos from the initial weekend ramp closure tree removal on August 22 – 23.

Doyle Drive Project Makes Sense: Marin IJ Op-Ed
"THERE IS a great deal of momentum to finally rebuild Doyle Drive. The region is fortunate to have received over $50 million in federal stimulus funds to accelerate the project..."

View the full op-ed in the Marin Independent Journal

By:
Jos Luis Moscovich, Executive Director of the San Francisco Transportation 
Bijan Sartipi, Caltrans' District Director

Successful Weekend Ramp Closures
The first round of weekend morning ramp closures from Doyle Drive/Highway 101 to southbound Highway 1 this past Saturday and Sunday were a success! The closures allowed the contractor to place a crane on the roadway to remove the trees hanging over the ramps.

The southbound Highway 1 ramps will also be closed September 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27.

Weekend A.M. Closures of Ramps to Southbound Highway 1
The off-ramps from Highway 101 to southbound Highway 1 will be closed from 5:30am to 11:30am during four weekends in fall 2009 (see dates below) in order to conduct tree removal in preparation for the Doyle Drive Replacement Project. These ramp closures are required to safely remove trees encroaching on the roadway. Northbound Highway 1 will remain open.

Closure Dates: August 22-23, September 12-13, September 19-20, and September 26-27.

Weekend morning closures of southbound Highway 1 ramps will:

•  Ensure tree work can be conducted safely and when traffic volumes are low.
•  Avoid impacts to weekday commute traffic.

Click here for a printable version of this advisory, including closure and detour maps.

Utility Relocations - Late August 2009
Utilities in the project corridor, including potable water, sanitary sewer, telecommunications and electrical will be relocated beginning in late August.

Advisories and details about work locations will be available here.

Tree Removal
To construct the new roadway and create space for construction activities, the area surrounding the construction site must be carefully cleared prior to construction. Tree removal began on Tuesday, August 11 and will continue through through October 2009.

View the notice sent to Presidio residents and tenants.

Click here to view the public notice.