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West Portal/TBM Launch

Status: Active Construction

Tunneling and Alignment

Status: Future Construction

No construction notices at this time

Santa Clara Station

Status: Future Construction

No construction notices at this time

Diridon Station

Status: Future Construction

No construction notices at this time

Downtown San José Station

Status: Future Construction

No construction notices at this time

28th Street/Little Portugal Station

Status: Future Construction

No construction notices at this time

East Portal

Status: Future Construction

No construction notices at this time

Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility

Status: Future Construction

No construction notices at this time

Archived Construction Notices

This page will be updated as more details become available on the various construction activities, so please check back periodically for updates. 

2 North Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

2830 De La Cruz Blvd, 1st Floor, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon – Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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VTA Downtown Customer Service Center
2 North Market Street, San José, CA 95113
Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Santa Clara BSVII Field Office
2830 De La Cruz Blvd, 1st Floor, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Notice of Potential Night Work at VTA’s Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility Beginning Week of 6/24 through 7/26

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

What

Contractors will be staging equipment when not in use around the future Diridon Station to help prepare for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project.  

Where

The activity will take place in the VTA Parking Lot in front of the SAP Center, along Santa Clara St, between Cahill St. and Montgomery St.

photo showing where utility work will take place along Diridon

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When*

Work is planned for Fri. July 12 – Thurs. Aug 12.
* 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

Limited number of parking spots within the VTA Parking Lot will be blocked to stage equipment.

Why

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

Community Impacts

None.

Notice of Potential Night Work at VTA’s Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility Beginning Week of 6/24 through 7/26

Notice Cause
Construction
Notice Effect(s)
  • Noise
Start Date
End Date

What

  • VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II (BSVII) project has begun preparing the West Portal site at the future Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility for Early Construction activities.
  • Starting the week of June 24, construction subcontractors will perform the installation of track survey prisms and monitor stations along the existing railroad tracks adjacent to the future West Portal site (map below).
  • The work will utilize light plants and generators for night work, that will be pointed down on the construction side to minimize light pollution.
  • The work will involve trucks delivering blocks and other equipment the week of June 24 and night work with trucks backing up.

Where

Alongside existing railroad tracks adjacent to the West Portal site.

photo showing where Potential Night Work at VTA's Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility

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When*

Construction Monday through Friday, 6/24-7/26, including night work. Night work with trucks for material delivery 6/24-6/28.

*Please note that timelines for construction activity have some inherent uncertainty and may change depending on field conditions and/or inclement weather. We will continue to update this notice with the latest information.

What to Expect

  • Construction trucks/vehicles will enter at Newhall St.
  • BSVII project construction workers to be onsite.
  • There may be vibrations and noise disturbances associated with concrete block delivery.

Why

Night work necessary for installation of monitors while commuter rail services are not in service.

Community Impacts

None.

Notice of Early Construction for the West Portal at VTA’s Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility Beginning Late April 2024

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

What

  • VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II (BSVII) project will begin preparing the West Portal site at the future Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility for Early Construction activities.
  • Starting as early as the week of April 22, construction associated with site preparation including site grading, fencing and screening upgrades, and installation of construction equipment and trailers will commence.

Where

On VTA’s property; the future Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility.

photo showing location of early construction at future Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility

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When*

Early Construction work hours are Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM, with Saturday hours as-needed.
*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

  • Fencing and screening around entire VTA property.
  • Construction trucks/vehicles will enter at Newhall St or Brokaw Rd.
  • BSVII project construction workers to be onsite starting April 22, 2024.
  • There may be vibrations and noise disturbances associated with the site grading.

Why

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

Community Impacts

None.