‘Where the Journey Begins’: South Bay BART Extension Work Pushes Ahead

‘Where the Journey Begins’: South Bay BART Extension Work Pushes Ahead

Crews are working around the clock to set the stage for an enormous tunnel boring machine’s arrival.

Bonus: BART Extension Takes Shape

Construction on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project has advanced as crews at the West Portal site near PayPal Park and the Santa Clara train station have dug a launch shaft for the tunnel boring machine. This effort focuses on creating a cut-and-cover ramp where trains will enter and exit the underground tunnel, built by excavating to the required depth and then constructing a steel and concrete structure before backfilling. The tunnel will…

San Jose businesses forced to move because of BART extension construction

San Jose businesses forced to move because of BART extension construction The BART San Jose extension project includes boring a giant tunnel underneath the city, creating headaches for businesses that have been pushed out. Ryan Yamamoto reports. The post San Jose businesses forced to move because of BART extension construction appeared first on KION TV.