Construction continues at the VTA BART West Portal at Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility in Santa Clara. Currently, contractors are preparing the installation of underground retaining walls involving the driving of sheet piles into the ground. This construction work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to start as early as Thursday, July 10, 2025, continuing until April 2026. For detailed information, view the construction notice.

Construction Activities

• Construction of underground retaining walls will require sheet piles (long metal panels) to be driven underground.
• Sheet piles will be driven into the ground using vibratory and impact hammers.
• Construction of the sheet pile walls includes the use of large machinery and truck hauling.

What to Expect 

• Increased noise and vibration from sheet pile wall construction activities; will be actively monitored to stay below thresholds.
• Work will also take place six days a week (Monday through Saturday) from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Large trucks will be utilizing Newhall Street.
• Noise curtains have been installed adjacent to the work area. 

Contact VTA BART

To stay informed about this project, sign up for construction updates at vtabart.org. Additionally, a hotline is available for live assistance after hours at 408-321-2345 (press #2).