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Broadway tunnel in San Francisco to close from Sunday to Monday
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christie Smith , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway This initial closure will last 22 hours, ending on Monday morning.
San Francisco 's Broadway tunnel closure is imminent. A major seismic project is underway. The tunnel's location beneath a public health center necessitates this work.
Partial lane closures will follow a full closure. This initial closure will last 22 hours, ending on Monday morning. Further details on the project and its timeline are available from the San Francisco Public Works department, which is overseeing the renovation of a key public health facility in the city.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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