Notice of Geotechnical Work in Downtown VTA’s Block 3/19 - 3/29

Notice Cause
Construction
Notice Effect(s)
Noise
Partial Parking Lot Closure
Start Date
End Date
What

Contractors will be conducting geotechnical explorations around the future Downtown San José Station to help prepare

Where

The work will take place in Downtown VTA’s Parking lot, 55-A W Santa Clara St.

Notice of geotechnical work in Downtown VTA block


When

  • Work will be conducted as early as Mon Mar 19- Fri Mar 29
  • General working hours will be 7:00 AM to 5:00 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

Two contractor crews will perform the following work activities concurrently for the duration of the work:

  • Cone Penetrometer Testing, which is a self-contained activity within a panel truck.
  • Truck-mounted mud rotary drilling. There will be periodic, repetitive hammering during soil sampling.

This work activity does not typically generate dust.

Why

Necessary to help prepare for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project.   

Service Impacts

None.