West SOMA, Panhandle and Inner Sunset Large Sewer Improvements Project
Overview
The West SOMA, Panhandle and Inner Sunset Large Sewer Improvements Project will rehabilitate the existing 100-year-old sewer mains and sewer laterals located under the streets highlighted on the Project Maps.
Upcoming Night Work: Please be aware that crews will be performing continuous sewer lining work from Feb. 6 - 8, 2026, on Fells Street (Cole Street to Clayton Street).
For an upcoming overview of construction activities, see Construction Look Ahead tab below. Please note that construction schedule is subject to change, for questions or concerns please email us at ssip@sfwater.org with West SOMA in the title.
*This project is completing the remaining construction of the original Panhandle and Inner Sunset Project.
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Project Background
To minimize impacts to the roadway and adjacent residences and businesses, most of the sewer rehabilitation work will be performed using a trenchless method called Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP). Construction will include improvements to sewer lower laterals within the project area. In some locations, street excavation may be required, and advance notice will be provided.
Project Benefits:
- Address aging sewer system infrastructure
- Increase reliability of our City’s critical sewer system infrastructure
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Construction Look Ahead
3-Week Construction Look-Ahead Schedule:
Week of Jan. 26, 2026:
- Divisadero Street (Fell Street to Oak Street)
Jan. 29: Street restoration. - Fells Street (Cole Street to Clayton Street)
Jan. 26: Replace sewer laterals.
Jan. 27: Street restoration. - Cole and Oak Street Intersection
Jan. 27: Street restoration. - 7th Avenue (Judah Street to Lawton Street)
Jan. 28 – 30: Installation of manhole.
Week of Feb. 02, 2026:
- Fells Street (Cole Street to Clayton Street)
Feb. 06 – 08: Sewer main lining. - 7th Avenue (Judah Street to Lawton Street)
Feb. 02 – 06: Installation of manhole, continued.
Week of Feb. 09, 2026:
- Fells Street (Cole Street to Clayton Street)
Feb. 13 – 15: Sewer main lining. - 7th Avenue (Judah Street to Lawton Street)
Feb. 09 – 13: Installation of manhole, continued. - Panhandle Scope (See Project Map)
Feb. 09 – 13: Sewer main lining.
*Please note that construction schedule is subject to change, for questions or concerns please email us at ssip@sfwater.org with West SOMA in the title.
What to Expect During Construction:
- SEWER SERVICE: These services will NOT be interrupted during construction.
- PARKING: Street parking will be impacted near construction zones. No-Parking signs will be posted 72 hours in advance.
- TRAFFIC: Partial lane closures may be necessary to ensure safety of workers and the public. Advance notice and detour signage will be provided, as needed.
- MUNI: Passenger loading zone for bus stops may be temporarily relocated. Advance notice and detour signage will be provided as needed.
- ACCESS: Follow posted signage on site. Driveway access to businesses and residents in the work zone will be maintained during construction.
- NOISE: Neighbors may hear construction noise periodically. Noisy work will be conducted in compliance with the San Francisco Noise Ordinance.
- ODORS: If necessary, odor control measures will be in place during construction.
- NOTICE: A 30-day and 10-day notice will be distributed prior to construction to residents and businesses within the project area before construction begins.
- Divisadero Street (Fell Street to Oak Street)
- Project Materials
