News Flash

The concrete slab below the pagoda has been waterproofed, and the five-story scaffolding is almost completed! Check out the reinforcements (all those vertical sticks being installed in photo) for the future terraced seating. 

Continued Construction Updates for NOVEMBER into DECEMBER:

• EAST Mall – Entrance from Post Street – detour through the center of the Plaza (FYI: new temporary path alongside building installed in November).
• WEST Mall – Entrance from Post Street – path along the building (FYI: new detour through the center of Plaza to be installed in December.)
• NIGHT WORK – Up to three days of night work are expected in mid-November. Exact Dates will be announced, permits and notices will be posted.
• GARAGE WORK – In early November (5am – 10am), additional scaffolding will be added inside the lower garage ramp. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed. About 60 parking spots remain blocked for scaffolding and temporary lanes—please drive slowly and follow posted signs and detours.
• WATERPROOFING – From November 1-15, work on the concrete slabs east and west of the pagoda (FYI: the waterproofing slab adjacent Post St is set for late November to December).

OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Japan Center Malls remain open throughout the duration of construction. Please note pedestrian detours:

• Access from Geary Boulevard – Use the Geary Boulevard parking garage to access both East Mall and West Mall.
• Access from Post Street – Use the fenced paths near the buildings to access East Mall and West Mall.
• SIDEWALK CLOSED - The north side of Geary Boulevard, from Laguna Street to Buchanan Street (mid-block crosswalk), is closed. For your safety, please use the south side of Geary Boulevard.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Marien Coss, Project Manager, marien.coss@sfgov.org, (628) 652-6647.

For more information, please visit the project webpage >>