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Supervisors Set October 2026 Start for Expanded Pothole Repair Schedule Under 2026 Budget
San Francisco residents in targeted districts will see crews begin work on 120 additional blocks this fall after the Board of Supervisors approved the implementation timeline on July 7.
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the rollout schedule for the Public Works Department's expanded pothole repair program on July 7. The measure directs crews to begin filling and resurfacing streets in District 5 and parts of the Mission District starting October 1, 2026, using funds from the adopted 2026-2027 city budget.
Budget allocation and project timeline
The city's adopted budget document lists $45 million for street maintenance in the current fiscal year. Under the approved schedule, 40 blocks will receive repairs in the first quarter, followed by 80 blocks in the second quarter. Full coverage of the remaining priority corridors is listed for completion by June 2028.
Policy analysts note that the timeline was adjusted after the Board reviewed Public Works Department reports showing 3,200 open service requests citywide as of June 2026. Residents who submit requests through the 311 system will receive updates on expected repair dates for their specific addresses.
Effects on daily travel and vehicle costs
Drivers on streets such as Fulton near Golden Gate Park and 16th Street in the Mission will encounter work zones during weekday daytime hours beginning in October. The schedule states that each block will be completed within five business days, after which temporary traffic controls will be removed. Local advocates note that reduced pothole depth on these routes could lower the frequency of tire and suspension repairs for commuters who use those corridors daily.
Business owners along the affected blocks will receive notices 14 days before work begins. The notices will include details on loading zone adjustments and expected duration of lane closures. No new fees or taxes are included in the measure itself.
The Board will receive quarterly status reports starting in January 2027. Those reports will list the number of blocks completed and any adjustments to the remaining schedule based on weather or material availability.