Traffic & Construction Updates
Getting Around Downtown San Jose
Navigate construction and road closures while enjoying all the excitement downtown
Several major events are taking place in and around Downtown San Jose in August and September, with temporary street and lane closures that may affect traffic, parking, and access to businesses. Please plan ahead and allow extra time when traveling downtown.
EVENT STREET CLOSURES
Event Name: Street Mrkt
Date: 09/4/26, 10/2/26 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: SoFA
Lane Closures: Road closures begin as early as 8:00 AM
- S. First Street – Closed between Reed Street and San Carlos Street
- William Street – Closed between Market Street and S. First Street
- San Salvador Street – Closed between Market Street and S. First Street
Event Name: San Jose Lowrider Day
Date: 09/6/2026 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Street closure from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Location: Santa Clara St.
Lane Closures: Street closures and map
- Santa Clara St. – Closed between 7th St. and 3rd St.
- Fourth (4th) Street – Closed between St. John St. and 4th/San Fernando Parking Garage Exit.
- Fifth Street – Closed between Miro Parking Garage Entrance/Exit and Santa Clara Street
- Sixth (6th) Street – Closed between St. John St. and San Fernando St.
CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES
Expect delays in Downtown San Jose due to multiple construction and infrastructure projects. Dates and schedules are subject to change.
LS Power
Date: August 24–September 10 & September 14–25, 2026 (Monday–Friday only)
Time: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Location: Market St. and W. St. James St. between Santa Clara St. and SR 87
Lane Closures: Market St. closure between Santa Clara St. and W. St. James St.
SAP Center South Entry Sign
Date: August 31–September 11, 2026 (Monday–Friday only)
Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Barack Obama Blvd. between Sharks Way and W. Santa Clara St.
Lane Closures: Southbound lane closure on Barack Obama Blvd., north of W. Santa Clara St.
OBM San Jose Convention Center LED Signage
Date: August 24–September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Almaden Blvd. between Balbach St. and San Carlos St.
Lane Closures: Bike lane and parking garage turn lane closures
BART Silicon Valley
Date: September 2–4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: E. Santa Clara St. between 2nd St. and 3rd St.
Lane Closures: Sidewalk closure on E. Santa Clara St. between 2nd St. and 3rd St.