So SFMTA has an update for what to expect this weekend, which begins the Carl Street Rail Replacement Project, set to be completed next year Feb 2013. This weekend will be the first of a long stretch of consecutive weekend construction on Carl Street. 

Residents and Merchants on Carl Street
This weekend consists of sewer replacement from Arguello to Willard from 7am to 9pm Saturday and Sunday. There will be one westbound traffic lane open and eastbound traffic will be detoured around work zone. Driveways on south side (address 341-399) will be impacted but not permanently blocked. Expect delays. These addresses have already been notified.

Traffic Closures and Detours
These closures and detours will be between 7pm Friday to 5am Monday this upcoming weekend.


- Carl Street will be closed to EASTBOUND traffic, though westbound will be open between Arguello and Willard.
- Detours will be posted and signed. 
- NORTHBOUND Hillway Street will be closed at Carl Street.
- Bike routes will not be affected.
- BUS stops on Frederick Street (two at Cole and one at Stanyan) for N bus shuttle will require temporary parking removal.

Local access will be granted and all businesses will remain open.

Street parking will not be available in and around the construction sites.

Muni Service
The N Muni line will be adjusted and served by a bus shuttle during the weekend's construction. The shutle will operate between Ocean Beach and Church. The service will run as an express between Cole and Frederick and Castro and Duboce. N Owl bus will be rerouted from Carl Street onto Frederick Street.

Share your thoughts about this construction, your experience during constructions with photos and videos. Follow our hastag on twitter #sfmtacarl.

This information has been provided by SFMTA's website.

This cornerstone neighborhood eatery is set to close at the end of the month. This confirmation is from Exec Chef Christopher Long, who "attributes the closure to the owner's cash-flow troubles (GrubStreet)" Though the restaurant is known for their tasty small plates, folks have continued to come back. I guess the customers are flocking enough to keep up with the expenses, not to mention SF real estate has been exceedingly expensive and hard for most to afford. GrudStreet states that, "it will surely be missed by the 'hood, but that is some prime real estate right there. It's likely to get snapped up fast...it already has."

Mamacita, a semi-upscale Mexican restaurant, has bought the space and plans to open, "a more refined version of Mamacita there called Papazote," which happens to be the male equivalent of mamacita. Papazote aims to open mid-summer.

ColeValleySF says so long to the neighborhood's prized EOS and welcomes the space's new restaurant, Mamacita.  

So construction is beginning, many of you might have seen the no parking signs, construction trucks, etc. Seems like they are prepping for weekends upon weekends of construction. Looks like the first set of weekend constructions are set to begin Feb 24th, below is more details regarding timing and type of construction. Remember, we are all in this together! Hopefully it won't be too horrible.

Share your stories, your noise complaints, and your photos of this project and how it affects you. Humorous pictures and stories highly encouraged! colevalleysf.webmaster@gmail.com, tell us on twitter @colevalleysf #sfmtacarl or on our tumblr. 


February 24th 7pm until February 27th 5am
       Sewer work on Carl between Arguello and Hillway Ave (south side)
       Sewer work on Carl between Stanyan and Shrader (south side)

March 2nd 7pm until March 5 5am
       Sewer work on Carl between Arguello and Willard (south side)
       Sewer work on Carl between Stanyan and Shrader (south side)

March 9th 7pm until March 12th 5am
       Track and sewer work on Carl between Arguello and Willard (center)
       Track and sewer work on Carl between Stanyan and Shrader (south side)

March 16th 7pm until March 19th 5am
       Track and sewer work on Carl between Arguello and Willard
       Track and sewer work on Carl between Stanyan and Shrader

March 23rd 7pm until March 26th 5am
      Track and sewer work on Carl between Hillway and Willard
      Track and sewer work on Carl between Shrader and Cole Street

March 30th 7pm until April 2nd 5am
     Track and sewer work on Carl between Hillway and Willard (including Willard intersection)
     Track and sewer work on Carl between Shrader and Cole Street

SFMTA wants to make note that all schedules are subject to change due to weather or unexpected conditions.

N Judah Shut-down 
So the N Judah Muni line will be shut down and replaced with a bus shuttle service from Ocean Beach to Church Street. The N Line will not operate in the subways, however there will be a supplemental rail service between Castro Station and Caltrain Station. These adjustments will begin approximately 7pm Fridays until 5am Mondays.

There will also be longer partial shutdowns of the J Line and a full shutdown of the N line beginning May 25th. The N Owl, 22 Fillmore, 37 Corbett and 43 Masonic will also be rerouted.

Note to Residents and Merchants
Residents and merchants can expect bike lane closures and detours during construction. Traffic control officers and police will direct traffic at critical intersections. There will also be electronic messaging. Access to local businesses, residences and driveways will be maintained. Updates will be given on an ongoing basis.

For more information and updates check out: www.sfmta.com/carl

So on November 9th 2011, the SFMTA had a community outreach meeting at Grattan Elementary School to talk about the Carl Street Rail Replacement Project. The meeting talked about the project limits, time frame, and budget, among other things. So, I know what you're thinking. Will muni stop running? I live on Carl, does that mean I'm stuck with loud construction noises and no street parking? Hopefully all these questions will be answered in time.

Here's the facts:

Project Limits: On Carl Street, between Cole and Arguello. 
Project Timeframe: Completion Estimated at February 2013!
Resident Inconvenience: A lot!
Muni Stoppage: You betcha!
Budget: $18.3 Million

Transit, Infrastructure and Streetscape Enhancements:
1. Muni light rail service improvements:
          -Safety
          -Reliability
2. Train lubricators to help mitigate noise and vibration from the train
3. Curb ramp upgrades
4. Water and sewer improvements
5. Pole replacements.

What to read the all the information about the Rail Replacement Project, we got you! Let us know (via Contact Us) with your email and we'll send you along the pdf. Thanks @njudah for passing the information to us!