August 2026
Two weekend closures for bridge demolition
The garage was closed the weekends of August 1–2 and August 8–9, 2026 while the pedestrian bridge over Kearny Street was removed. It has since reopened on its normal schedule.
Latest updates
What’s happening now
Last updated: August 13, 2026.
June 2026
Groundbreaking on the park renovation
Portsmouth Square, the park directly above the garage, broke ground on June 9, 2026, at a community press conference, and construction began the next day. The garage remains open throughout the roughly two-year renovation and continues to serve the neighborhood.
From the groundbreaking
June 9, 2026
Neighbors, city officials, and community leaders gathered in Portsmouth Square for the groundbreaking press conference.
About the project
A new Portsmouth Square
The Portsmouth Square Improvement Project is a $73 million renovation of the 1.3-acre park above the garage, led by the City of San Francisco.
A rebuilt park
New landscaping, a flexible event space, a consolidated playground and fitness area, and a new community clubhouse with meeting rooms and a kitchen.
Bridge removal
The 240-foot pedestrian bridge over Kearny Street is coming down, opening up the street and the square below.
Accessible & cultural
New ADA-accessible pathways and ramps, public art, and interpretive signage celebrating Chinatown’s history.
Construction runs through 2028. Throughout it, the garage is your steady way into Chinatown.
Official sources
Get project updates from the City
For the full project scope, schedules, and construction notices, the City’s own pages are the best source.
SF Public Works
The official Portsmouth Square Improvement Project page.
🗓️ Monthly office hours
Meet the project team on the second Friday of each month at 10am, at Walter U. Lum Place and Washington Street. Chinese interpretation available.
Weekend alternative
When we close for demolition weekends, St. Mary’s Square Garage at 433 Kearny Street is a short walk away.