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NewsNBC Bay Area — San FranciscoJune 30, 2026United States

Golden Gate Bridge to Close for July 4th Fireworks

The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, on the night of July 4th to accommodate a fireworks display. Highway 101 will also face closures between San Francisco and Marin County during the event.

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Why It Matters

Commuters and visitors traveling between San Francisco and Marin County on the night of July 4th will face a total bridge closure and highway detours between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Key Facts

  • The Golden Gate Bridge will close to all traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles, on July 4th.
  • Full bridge closure begins at 9 p.m., with initial closures starting at 8 p.m.
  • Highway 101 will be closed between the Lincoln Boulevard off-ramp (San Francisco) and the Spencer Avenue off-ramp (Marin).
  • The bridge is scheduled to reopen after 10 p.m.
  • Fireworks are scheduled to launch from the east side of the bridge between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
  • The Bay Bridge and Interstate 280 will remain open to traffic.
  • Heavy traffic congestion is expected throughout the late afternoon and evening.
  • Public transit is recommended as an alternative to driving.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCalifornia Highway Patrol“Responsible for deploying signage for traffic management.”locationGolden Gate Bridge“Site of the fireworks display and bridge closure.”locationInterstate 280“Alternative route that will remain open.”locationSpencer Avenue“Southern boundary of the Highway 101 closure in Marin.”organizationCaltrans“The agency managing the closures and traffic information.”locationLincoln Boulevard“Northern boundary of the Highway 101 closure in San Francisco.”locationBay Bridge“Alternative route that will remain open.”locationHighway 101“Roadway experiencing closures between Lincoln Blvd and Spencer Ave.”