From the SFPD. Note that the procession will move through the Mission District.

The following road closures will be in effect on Friday, June 10, from approximately 9 a.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m. Motorists are advised to expect heavy traffic in the area of St. Mary’s Cathedral and to plan their commutes accordingly.

Geary Street: westbound Gough to Webster and eastbound Divisadero to Gough

Webster Street: northbound lanes, Geary to Ellis

Gough Street: partial lane closures, Geary to Ellis

Following the funeral (which begins at 12:30 p.m.), a procession will travel the following route:

South on Gough, turning west on Market Street and then turning south on Valencia. From Valencia Street the procession will continue, turning west on 15th Street, then turning south on Dolores and merging onto San Jose Avenue. From San Jose Avenue the procession will enter the 280 freeway southbound to Serramonte Boulevard. From Serramonte the procession will turn onto Collins Road, then onto El Camino Real, ending at Holy Cross Cemetery.

The following MUNI lines are expected to be impacted by the funeral service and procession:

F-Market, J-Church, 5-Fulton, 6-Parnassus, 21-Hayes, 22-Fillmore, 24-Divisadero, 31-Balboa, 33-Stanyan, 48-Quintara, 38/38L-Geary and 71/71L-Haight-Noriega.

For additional information contact:

SFPD Media Relations Unit: 415-553-1651
Officer Tony Tam, California Highway Patrol: 415-557-1094
Officer Kirk Stratton, Colma Police Department: 650-997-8320
Paul Rose, SFMTA: 415-601-1637

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