Notice Cause
Construction
Notice Effect(s)
Noise
Sidewalk Closure
Start Date
End Date
What
Contractors will clear grub and remove a series of trees for the purpose of installing a permanent fence in front of VTA owned property in Downtown San José.
Where
- 1600 Las Plumas Avenue San Jose, CA 95133
When*
- Clearing and grubbing work will initiate Monday August 15 and tree removal work will be conducted Tuesday August 16. General working hours will be 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Installation of permanent fence will be conducted Thursday August 18 –Wednesday August 31. General working hours will be 7:00 AM to 3:00 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
- Tree Removal
- Clearing/grubbing for the removal of 7 trees.
- Equipment involved will include chainsaws and tree mulch. For the safety of pedestrians and vehicles, the sidewalk will be temporarily blocked during the tree removal activity.
- Fence Installation
- Installation of 8’ high permanent security fencing along property line facing Las Plumas Avenue and Nipper Avenue, including three swing gates for access into the property.
Why
This work is necessary to help prepare for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project.
Pedestrian Impacts
For the safety of pedestrians and vehicles, the sidewalk will be temporarily blocked during the tree removal activity.