VTAIf you live, work, or pass by any part of the VTA light rail system that makes a curve in the road, you may have heard the train squealing by. Authorities at the Santa Clara Valley Transport Authority (VTA) are hoping that an approximately $1.8 million rehab project in three curved sections through downtown San Jose will reduce that “wheel squeal” you hear. The Downtown Transit Mall Rail Rehabilitation Project, which begins April 1, 2008, will replace the curved rail at three corners located at First and Devine streets, Second and Devine streets, and Second and San Carlos streets. In addition to replacing the rail, VTA will also be removing adjacent pavers and cleaning or replacing the pavers.

The Downtown Transit Rehab Project Schedule

Second and Devine Streets
March 31 - April 11, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm - Granite paver removal
April 21-23, 7:00 pm to 4:00 am - Sawcutting
May 9-11, continuous 9:00 pm Friday until completed - Demolition, rail work, concrete pour
October - Ganite paver replacement

Second and San Carlos Streets
April 14-18, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm - Granite paver removal
April 23-25, 7:00 pm to 4:00 am - Sawcutting
April 25-27, continuous 9:00 pm Friday until completed - Demolition, rail work, concrete pour
May 9-11 - Granite paver replacement

First and Devine Streets
Work tentatively scheduled for October 2008

Read the VTA Construction Update or VTA Rail Rehab Fact Sheet.

For additional information or questions regarding the Downtown Transit Mall Rail Rehab Project, contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575 or visit the VTA Construction Update page.