Castro Night Market forces 18th Street closures and transit reroutes | The Locally Times
The July 17 event requires street closures and reroutes for the 33 Ashbury/18th Street bus line from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
The Castro Night Market will occupy 18th Street on Friday, July 17, 2026, necessitating street closures and transit adjustments in the surrounding neighborhood. to 10 p.m., featuring local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment. ## Street Closures Traffic will be prohibited on 18th Street between Hartford and Collingwood streets starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17. This closure remains in effect until 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. The intersection of Castro and 18th streets will remain open to vehicle traffic throughout the event. ## Transit Reroutes The 33 Ashbury/18th Street bus line will operate on a diverted route from 11 a.m. Friday through the end of service. Inbound buses to The Richmond will travel via Sanchez, 16th, Market, 17th, and Eureka streets to return to the regular route. Outbound buses toward SF General Hospital will detour via Diamond, Market, 16th, and Sanchez streets. Passengers should note that several stops will be missed, including 18th Street at Noe, Castro, Eureka, Sanchez, and Diamond streets. The SFMTA has designated alternate flag stops at Market and Castro streets, Eureka and 18th streets, and Sanchez and 18th streets. While the 24 Divisadero and 35 Eureka routes remain on their standard paths, riders may experience minor delays in the area. ## What to Watch Residents and commuters can monitor real-time service changes by signing up for email or text alerts through the SFMTA website. The agency also provides assistance via the 311 Customer Service Center at 415.701.2311 for those navigating the area during the event.