BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project Monthly Construction Update – May and June 2025
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II (BSVII) Project continues to progress construction activities at the West Portal at Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility. Activities are within VTA property between Brokaw Road, Newhall Drive, Coleman Avenue, and the railroad tracks. Continued Work in May – What to Expect: Current work activities at West Portal will occur […]
Bay Area transit advocate Monica Mallon highlights benefits of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project – Spring 2025 Newsletter
UPDATE: On 5/5/25, this post was updated to provide the current construction hours at the West Portal site at Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility, which are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. An update will be shared as soon as the extended hours and Saturday work for construction is confirmed to begin. BSVII Project […]
Cost-Saving Revision Advances BARTSV Tunnel Work
The Santa Clara County Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors took another major step in advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project by authorizing an amendment to the Kiewit Shea Traylor Joint Venture’s (KST) Tunnel and Trackwork Contract (CP2) to facilitate preparatory efforts and construction of the large shaft structure from which tunnel […]
BART Silicon Valley Extension Project Implements Major Cost Reductions
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Board of Directors recently took a major step towards advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project directing the Project team to advance major cost saving concepts to help reduce the overall Project cost. This action supports the BSVII Project advancing through the federal funding process. These cost saving […]
VTA Unveils Project Microsite for the BART Phase II Project
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is thrilled to announce the launch of a special Microsite dedicated to the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project! This innovative Microsite is seamlessly integrated within VTA.org and serves as a gateway to the future of transit in Silicon Valley, offering the community an immersive and informative experience with […]