Please be advised of the following construction updates since our last update in September.
- EAST Mall Entrance from Post Street – The current detour through center of Plaza remains through October. We will begin to use a temporary path that runs alongside the building in November.
- WEST Mall Entrance from Post Street – The current path along building will be in place through October. A new detour through center of Plaza will begin in late October/early November. The current path alongside the building will resume again in late November/early December.
- NIGHT WORK – Up to three days of night work are expected in October. Exact Dates will be forthcoming. Contractor will be obtaining permits, and then mailing and posting notices.
- GARAGE WORK – Scaffolding will be placed around the pagoda in October and will remain in place through mid-2025. To prepare for the scaffolding, shoring (supports) will be installed directly beneath the scaffolding on both lower and upper garage levels starting October 7.
Approximately 60 total parking spots will be blocked for the supports and temporary driving lanes. For your safety, please follow all posted signage, including posted detours.
- WATERPROOFING – Waterproofing material will be installed on the plaza surface starting October 7 and running through end of November. During this time period we will be monitoring the roofing process, odors may occur, and we will work to address
Remember! Japan Center Malls remain open throughout the construction duration. Please be aware of the following pedestrian detours:
- Access from Geary Boulevard – Detour to both East Mall and West Mall through the Geary Boulevard parking garage
- Access from Post Street – Enter through existing fenced paths near the buildings to East Mall and West Mall
- SIDEWALK CLOSED on the north side of Geary Boulevard from Laguna Street to Buchanan Street (mid-block crosswalk).
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 >>