Notice of Geotechnical Work at Newhall Yard 9/25 – 11/15

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

Contractors will be collecting soil samples and installing groundwater monitoring instruments around the future Newhall Yard.

Where

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

Map of construction area near Newhall Yard

When*

  • Work will be conducted as early as September 25 – November 15, 2023
  • 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

*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. 
Why

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

Community Impacts

none