We're making it easier and safer to get around the Presidio.
(Updated June2025)
We’re making it easier and safer to get around the Presidio on foot, bike, wheels, and public transit through the Pave Plus project. From late summer 2024 through summer 2025, we’re:
The goal is to create a great experience for everyone who is strolling and rolling, and to help us all share the roads more easily. This work is made possible thanks to a grant from the Federal Highway Administration. It’s part of Presidio Forward, through which we’re completing long planned and urgently needed improvements to the park’s infrastructure, open spaces, and historic buildings.
Timing: Mid-February through early July
From mid-February through early July, we’ll be making improvements on West Pacific Avenue near the Presidio Wall Playground to formally make this area one of the Presidio Shared Streets. Our goal is to make it safer and easier for people who are walking and biking. We’re also improving water drainage and upgrading parking. Work will involve a temporary reduction of parking spaces and intermittent road closures from mid-February through early July.
The project includes:
To date, we have improved the parking area next to the roadway, including drainage.
Remember that the eastern portion of West Pacific Avenue is permanently closed to vehicles. No cut-through traffic is allowed.
What’s Coming Next?
In mid-June we’ll regrade the western portion of West Pacific Avenue. We will also install a permanent turnaround barrier at the midpoint of West Pacific Avenue to eliminate vehicle cut-through traffic and allow for safe drop-off access.
This work will require a full closure of West Pacific Avenue between Arguello Boulevard and midway between Laurel Street and Locust Street – including Spruce Street access – from June 15 through early July.
During this time, the eastern portion of the road and the Mountain Lake Trail will remain open to pedestrians accessing Presidio Wall Playground. The parking area located off Presidio Boulevard will also stay open as an alternative drop-off area. See map below for alternate route and parking map.
Timing: Through Early July
Beginning in mid-June, we’re making surface improvements to the pavement at various parking lots and roadways throughout the park.
The surface treatment will help preserve the current pavement by protecting the surface from damage caused by weather and heat. When the material is applied to streets and is drying, access to the impacted roadway or parking lot will not be possible.
Those who park along impacted street segments may encounter delays and temporary loss of access to driveways. Plan to park along nearby, unaffected roadways, like Compton Road or Wyman Avenue, instead. Access restrictions will last for one day at a time.
From Thursday, June 12, to Friday, June 20, expect to see crews working intermittently at the locations below. Standard work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Impacted Parking Lots
Impacted Roadways
In advance of the one-day closures, you may also see crews on Thursday, June 12 sealing minor cracks on the roadway to prepare for the surface treatment. This work will not require a road closure or parking restrictions. There will be one lane open for through traffic, along with flaggers to help you navigate the area.
SUMMARY – WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION?
Changes to Public Transit
The Presidio GO Shuttle, South Hills Route will be re-routed on Tuesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 19. Signage will be posted on the busses to help bus users locate the temporary stops.
Temporarily Closed Stops:
New Temporary Stops:
Timing: Late March through Early April
From April 7 -17 we’re making improvements to Washington Boulevard, one of the Presidio Shared Streets.
We’re repaving the roadway and enhancing Shared Streets traffic calming features to create a smoother and more comfortable experience for all—whether you’re walking, biking, or driving.
What can I expect during construction?
What’s coming next?
This work is part of Presidio Forward, through which we’re making long planned improvements to the park’s infrastructure, open spaces, and historic buildings. The result will be an even more beautiful and welcoming Presidio that’s resilient for generations to come.
Timing: Through June
We’ve completed utility upgrade work, as well as improved the ADA parking spaces, sidewalks, and accessible ramps. We’ll return in June to stripe the entire lot.
Timing: Through June
We have completed utility upgrade work, as well as improved the ADA parking spaces, sidewalks, and accessible ramps. We will return in June to stripe the entire lot.
Timing: Early April
We’ll improve the ADA parking spaces in the parking lot behind Building 220 and improve the accessible curb ramps. We’ll also install an inlet in the parking lot area by Building 220 for improved drainage. We’ll return at a later date for surface treatment and restriping.
Timing: Summer 2025
We’ve completed work to improve the ADA parking spaces and added a new accessible ramp to the overlook plaza. This also includes storm drain improvements. We’ll return at a later date for surface treatment and restriping.
Timing: Through May
We’ve completed sidewalk repairs and will return in May for surface treatment to the lot. We’ll return at a later date for restriping.
Timing: Through Late April
We’ve completed water main and pedestrian improvements throughout the area. Work to repave and restripe the lot is ongoing.
Timing: Through May
We’ve upgraded storm drains to prevent seasonal flooding and improve the ADA parking spaces, sidewalks, and accessible ramps. We’ll return at a later date to repave the entire lot.