NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJune 30, 2026United States
Golden Gate Bridge to Close for July 4th Fireworks
The Golden Gate Bridge will close to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, on the night of July 4th to accommodate a fireworks display. Highway 101 will also be closed between Lincoln Boulevard in San Francisco and Spencer Avenue in Marin.
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Travelers between San Francisco and Marin County will face a total closure of the Golden Gate Bridge and segments of Highway 101 between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on July 4th.
Key Facts
- The Golden Gate Bridge will close to all traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists on July 4th.
- The closure begins at 8 p.m. and the bridge will be fully closed by 9 p.m.
- The bridge is scheduled to reopen after 10 p.m.
- Highway 101 will be closed between the northbound off-ramp at Lincoln Boulevard (San Francisco) and the southbound off-ramp at Spencer Avenue (Marin).
- Fireworks will be launched from the east side of the bridge.
- The fireworks show is scheduled to begin between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
- The Bay Bridge and Interstate 280 will remain open.
- Heavy traffic is expected starting in the late afternoon on July 4th.
Who's Mentioned
locationSpencer Avenue“The southern boundary of the closure in Marin.”locationGolden Gate Bridge“The primary site of the closure and fireworks display.”organizationCalifornia Highway Patrol“The agency responsible for deploying signage to inform drivers.”locationBay Bridge“An alternative route that will remain open.”organizationCaltrans“The agency responsible for the highway closures and traffic management.”locationInterstate 280“An alternative route that will remain open.”locationLincoln Boulevard“The northern boundary of the closure in San Francisco.”locationHighway 101“The highway segments affected by the closure.”