Geary Boulevard Sewer and Water Improvements Phase 2
Overview
Starting in early 2025, construction work on our aging water and sewer infrastructure is planned for Geary Boulevard between 32nd Avenue and Stanyan Street.
Currently, no disruptions to sewer service are planned. We will provide advanced notice to affected properties for planned water service disruptions.
For Geary Merchants:
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Project Background
Underground water and sewer pipes that have exceeded or are approaching the end of their useful life will be upgraded to maintain critical utility services, improve flows for firefighting, increase stormwater conveyance, and avoid disruptive emergency repairs. Most of this infrastructure is over 120 years old, dating back to the late-1800’s when it was installed for the early development of the Richmond District.
The first phase of improvements along the Geary corridor was completed in 2021. That phase rehabilitated or replaced approximately 2.5 miles of aging sewers and replaced approximately 5.8 miles of aging water lines along Geary Boulevard from 48th to 32nd avenues and from Presidio Avenue to Kearny Street. Additional upgrades and transit improvements were also completed from Stanyan to Market streets.
The second phase of Geary Boulevard work will bring these improvements to more of the corridor between 32nd Avenue and Stanyan Street.
We will be partnering with the SFMTA on this project. By partnering with other City departments, we can, when possible, time these crucial pipeline upgrades in coordination with other City projects. We call this our 'dig once' approach. Upgrading water and sewer pipes together with the SFMTA's planned above ground improvements minimizes disruption to the communities we serve. It also maximizes City resources by combining efforts into these large projects.
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Construction Schedule
The utility project will be done in phases, so work will not be happening on your block for the entire project duration. Construction activity on your block will appear to be intermittent. Expect for our crews to finish a portion of work on a block and then return at a later date (sometimes months later) to work on a different aspect of work. Below is a general sequence of work in any given area. Actual sequencing of work will be known as construction nears, and more details will be shared as plans are solidified.
Water System Upgrades: Rehabilitate or replace water mains and connect existing service laterals. This will involve a temporary interruption of water service to connect individual property's water laterals to the new water main. Advance notice will be provided. Work may be performed at night to accommodate neighborhood businesses which are affected by the temporary interruption of water service.
Sewer System Upgrades: Rehabilitate or replace sewer main and connect existing laterals. Sewer service in the area will not be interrupted.
Transit and Safety Improvements: Work by the SFMTA, including sidewalk extensions (“bulbs”), new pedestrian medians and traffic signal work will be performed at spot locations. Learn more at SFMTA.com/Geary.
Roadway repaving: Once the entire project has been completed, final paving will be performed by SF Public Works.
Additional factors are being evaluated to reduce construction impacts, including having multiple crews working and doing as much concurrent work as possible.
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