Major milestone! Excavation at the BSVII West Portal Launch Structure has hit 50% completion, with crews digging to about 47.5 ft, using excavators, cranes, and trucks. ๐ง๐
Around 60,000 cubic yards of material have been removed!
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Getting crews to the bottom of the launch structure just got easier at VTAโs BSVII West Portal site.
Our first elevator is now fully operational, carrying up to 4,400 pounds! ๐๏ธ๐
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The BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project helps complete a more connected Bay Area, bringing us closer to the vision of โringing the Bay with rail.โ Faster trips, better access, and a more seamless transit network for generations to come.
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At the tunnel eye, crews are using Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer rebar, allowing the Tunnel Boring Machine to break through safely and efficiently. ๐ฉ
Fun fact: It is about 4ร lighter than steel and stronger in tension.
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BSVIIโs June 2026 Construction Update is live!
๐๏ธ Work continues at the Caterpillar Shaft, with ongoing excavation & crane activity.
๐ฆ Expect some noise & traffic at Brokaw Rd.
https://t.co/LB20dL3M2I
Subscribe for updates! ๐
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Guardrails are one of the simplest but most important safety features on site. ๐ง
Temporary steel guardrails help protect crews and pedestrians on elevated surfaces and are inspected weekly to ensure theyโre working as designed.
#VTABSV2#BARTSiliconValley@VTA
The BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project is more than transit, it's an investment in local jobs and economic growth. From skilled trades to engineering and project management, Phase II is creating opportunities that strengthen our workforce and build a more connected future.
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Exciting design updates are here for the future Downtown BART Station!
๐๏ธ Join our Community Working Group tomorrow, May 12, to discuss design preferences!
๐ท Wed, May 6 | 4:30โ6:00 PM
๐ Details: https://t.co/aRMXCYvzQZ
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During National Construction Safety last week, 3M provided our crews with a fall protection presentation.
Hands-on demonstrations, harness deployments, and daily inspection reminders reinforce what safe work demands every day on-site. ๐ฆบ
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Exciting design updates are here for the future Santa Clara BART Station!
๐๏ธ Join our Community Working Group tomorrow, May 6, to discuss design preferences!
๐ Wed, May 6 | 4:30โ6:00 PM
๐ Details: https://t.co/aRMXCYvzQZ
#bartsiliconvalley#vtabsv2@vta
Itโs #NationalConstructionSafetyWeek! Safety is non-negotiable on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project. ๐ฆบ
Weโre recognizing the crews whose commitment to safe work has led to a total of 800,000 hours worked safely.
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VTAโs BSV II Project is creating more than transit infrastructure - itโs creating jobs, supporting the local workforce and strengthening Santa Clara Countyโs economy. This project delivers longโterm benefits for our region from skilled trades to project support roles.
#BSVII@VTA
Tom Maguire represented VTA's BSV II Program at the California Infrastructure Symposium (CAIS) in South San Francisco last week, sharing insights on delivering complex transit infrastructure projects and the importance of collaboration across the industry.
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The Spring 2026 @vtabsv newsletter is out! Catch up on project updates, construction updates, and more! Read it at https://t.co/noGmSwHVBh and sign up for updates at https://t.co/jbXBxFnVwG
Milestone achieved! ๐ง
The final underground support panel for the caterpillar shaft has now been installed at our BSVII West Portal site.
The 133.5ft deep support structure system prepares the site for the tunnel boring machine launch.
#VTABSV2#BARTSiliconValley@VTA
From the office to the field, our teams on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project are making a real environmental impact.
Through training, smart design building, and more, theyโre helping drive greener transit for the Bay Area. ๐ฑ
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BSVIIโs May 2026 Construction Update is live!
Support beams installed at the Caterpillar Shaft and Malcolm equipment removed from site.
Expect lane closures at Brokaw Rd. ๐ฆ
Subscribe for updates! ๐ https://t.co/Q3KHR5gtzn
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VTA will be at Viva CalleSJ on Sunday, April 19 from 10AM - 3PM!
Stop by the Alum Rock Village Hub to meet the VTA and @vtabsv2 team, learn about upcoming projects, and share your feedback on local transit. ๐ผ๐ฒ๐๐น
For more information: https://t.co/2PkSVeVLEn.
Check out a behind the scenes look of the maintenance yard!
At VTA's BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension, the maintenance team oversees inspections and repairs before any equipment arrives at or leaves the construction site. ๐
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