Monday, June 18, 2012

San Jose Trails - Lower Guadalupe River Trail Construction Update


Recent Progress
 - Construction contract awarded to Wattis Construction of San Jose.
- Submittals for detour and construction signage reviewed and approved for use.
- Pre-Construction site visit conducted on June 15. Contractor, engineers, architects, and inspector walked Phase I to look at all site conditions and respond to questions before work proceeds.
- Project schedule and phasing plan under review.
1. Phase 1: 880 to Trimble
2. Phase 2: Trimble to Montague
3. Phase 3: Montague to Gold Street

Upcoming milestones:

- Construction to commence on Phase 1 during week of June 18. Work anticipated to take 3 months at this site before next phase is closed for construction.
- Contractor to survey the site and install storm water pollution prevention measures during the week of June 18.
- Contractor to install detour signage for Phase 1 (week of June 18). Signage will direct trail users to avoid the Phase 1 area with signs posted at Hedding and Trimble, directing bicyclists to use North First Street.

The Lower Guadalupe River Trail extends from Highway 880 to Gold Street in Alviso.
The 6.4 mile project will pave the existing gravel trail and include 5 interpretive stations along the route.
- The current gravel trail is jointly used by the City for recreation and the Santa Clara Valley Water District for maintenence. 
- The project is funded through the 2005 Federal Transportation Bill (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users or SAFETEA-LU) and local City funding.


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