California Department of Transportation

10/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2026 14:22

Weekend Closure on Southbound U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) November 6-9

Weekend Closure on Southbound U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) November 6-9

Published: Oct 27, 2026

Friday, November 6, 11 p.m. to Monday, November 9, 6 a.m.

All U.S. 101 Southbound Lanes Closed between 17th St. and Cesar Chavez

San Francisco County - On the weekend of November 6-9, all U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) southbound lanes between 17th St. and Cesar Chavez will be closed for Caltrans to complete repaving southbound lanes of the freeway. This weekend closure begins Friday November 6, 11 p.m. until Monday, November 9, 6 a.m.

Throughout the weekend closure motorists will not have access to the following ramps:

  • 4th St. on ramp
  • 7th St. on ramp
  • 10th St. on ramp
  • WB 80-NB 101 Central Freeway Connector

Repaving of the U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) began in September on the northbound lanes, followed by work on two southbound lanes in October. This weekend, Caltrans will complete the project by repaving the remaining two southbound lanes. This project is part of the broader U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) rehabilitation project which began in Fall of 2025.

Important to remember:

  • All southbound 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) lanes between 17th St. and Cesar Chavez will be closed.
  • All northbound lanes will remain open for public travel.
  • Motorists should avoid driving southbound 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) due to anticipated delays.
  • Use SB I-280 as an alternate route.

Driver Community Benefits of Completed Work

  • Freeway corridor is now preserved with a 40-year life span.
  • Ride quality and driving comfort are improved.
  • Overall freeway safety is enhanced.

Stay Informed

For the latest updates visit sfhighwayprojects.com where Caltrans will continue to provide updates as schedules are confirmed. Motorists should check back regularly for the latest construction information, traffic impacts, and detour details.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout the SB U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) rehabilitation work.

For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

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