SF Route 7 Blockage Cleared, Service Restored

SFMTA clears Route 7 blockage at 22nd and Irving, service resumes December 28

2025-12-28, Moovit News Team

SFMTA Clears Route 7 Blockage at 22nd, Irving

San Francisco's Route 7 Haight/Noriega bus service resumed normal operations after a temporary blockage at 22nd and Irving Streets was cleared December 28, transit officials said. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency classified the disruption as low severity, though the cause of the blockage wasn't disclosed. Officials said some residual delays continued as service returned to regular schedules.

Route Connects Fisherman's Wharf to Outer Sunset

Route 7 serves as a key connection between Fisherman's Wharf and the Outer Sunset neighborhood, passing through the Haight-Ashbury district. The route operates entirely within San Francisco city limits, according to SFMTA route information. Transit agencies typically issue real-time alerts for temporary blockages caused by traffic incidents, construction, or other obstacles. Officials didn't provide information about how many passengers or buses were affected by the disruption.
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Agency Announced Restoration via Social Media

SFMTA announced the service restoration through its official social media channels on December 28. The agency's alert confirmed that the intersection blockage had been cleared and regular service was resuming. Specific details about the duration of the disruption weren't available by publication time. Officials didn't release information about what caused the blockage or how long the route was affected.

Service Returned Same Day as Disruption

The blockage was resolved the same day it occurred, with service restoration announced December 28. SFMTA didn't provide a timeline for when the disruption initially began or how long it lasted. Officials said riders should expect some delays as operations normalized, though they didn't specify how long residual delays might continue.
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Riders Can Track Real-Time Service Updates

Passengers using Route 7 should allow extra travel time when temporary disruptions occur, transit officials said. The agency typically posts service alerts through social media for real-time updates about blockages and delays. Riders can check Moovit for current Route 7 schedules and service status information throughout the day.