Caltrans repaves northbound 19th Ave. in San Francisco; locals, business owners brace for delays

""It's kind of bothersome but I guess it's necessary, there's potholes all over," said homeowner Robert Lum, highlighting the need for road repairs."

""This route really needs this pavement rehab, it's been needed for a while, so we're going to tackle it within ten days rather than 40," said Caltrans spokesperson Matt O'Donnell."

""No customers can park, no customers can come by, I lost a lot of business," said Paul Chu, owner of S & E Café, expressing the impact of the roadwork on local businesses."

""This is a busy street, so it's good, it's good they're doing it," said a local resident, acknowledging the long-term benefits of the repaving."

Caltrans is repaving 19th Avenue in San Francisco, closing northbound lanes from Sloat Boulevard to Lincoln Way for 70 hours. One lane remains open for locals and emergency vehicles. Residents report noise and inconvenience, but acknowledge the necessity due to potholes. Caltrans aims to complete the work in ten days instead of the originally planned 40. Traffic backups and unsafe driving behaviors have been observed. Local businesses are affected, with some reporting loss of customers due to access issues. Overall, residents support the project for improved road safety.

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