Notice of Geotechnical Work at Newhall Yard 11/22 - 12/8

Notice Cause
Construction
Notice Effect(s)
Noise
Noise and Vibration
Start Date
End Date
What

Contractors will be conducting geotechnical explorations.  

Where

The work will take place on VTA property for the future Newhall Yard Maintenance Facility. 

geotechnical work at Newhall Yard

WHEN*

  • Work will be conducted as early as Wed. Nov. 22 – Fri. Dec. 8
  • General working hours will be 7:00AM-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 work (this work activity does not typically generate dust):

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

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

Community Impacts

None.