Notice of Geotechnical Work in Downtown San José 10/30 - 11/17

Notice Cause
Construction
Notice Effect(s)
Noise
Noise and Vibration
Start Date
End Date
What
  • Contractors will be collecting soil samples and installing groundwater monitoring instruments around the future Downtown San José Station. 

Where

  • The work will take place along West Santa Clara Street between North First and North Third Streets. 
geotech work in downtown San Jose

    When*

    • Work will be conducted as early as Monday, October 30 - Friday, November 17
    • General working hours will be 9:00AM-3:30 PM.

    * Please note that timelines for construction activity have some inherent uncertainty and may change depending on field conditions and/or inclement weather.

    What To Expect

    • The work activity will be advanced with a truck-mounted, mud rotary drill rig. 
    • There will also be periodic, repetitive hammering during soil sampling.
    • This work activity does not typically generate dust.
    • Partial parking will be impacted by this work. 

    *All work has received necessary approvals and permits. Construction is a dynamic process and information is subject to change without notice.

    Why

    This work is necessary to help prepare for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project. 

    Community Impacts

    None