A vehicle collision on US‑101 at Lombard Street and Broderick Street jammed up this morning's traffic in San Francisco, clogging a key route into the Presidio and Golden Gate Bridge approaches. Drivers in the area were told to brace for significant delays and to use alternate routes when they could.
Official Alert And Immediate Advice
According to the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, the collision occurred on US-101 at Lombard and Broderick, prompting recommendations for road users to expect delays and use alternate routes. The alert also noted that conditions could change quickly while emergency crews worked the scene.
ALERTSF: A vehicle collision is affecting US 101 at Lombard St and Broderick St.
— San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (@SF_emergency) November 18, 2025
Expect delays and use alternate routes. Check https://t.co/KhHeZtyAnK for realtime traffic and transit updates. https://t.co/jnIQEvcgyV
Where To Get Live Traffic Updates
The city's emergency feed directed travelers to 511.org for real-time traffic and transit information, which provides a live map and multi‑agency alerts for the Bay Area.
How Commuters Can Respond
Commuters were advised to allow extra time for any trip that normally uses US‑101 through Russian Hill and the Marina, and to consider alternate streets or transit if travel is not urgent. Drivers are urged to watch for detours and follow the directions of officers on the scene until authorities clear the roadway.
