Airport Construction Update

March 2008

 

 

PILE DRIVING HAS BEGUN FOR ROADS AND GARAGE

 

Pile driving is underway for the upgraded airport roadway system that will include two new overcrossings and the Terminal A bypass. When completed, the bypass will provide more convenient access to the new Terminal B.  Work also has started for the foundation for new consolidated rental car and public parking garage that will bring rental car services right across from Terminal B.

 

These projects together require driving approximately 2,500 concrete piles. Piles are steel-reinforced concrete “posts” driven 30 to 60 feet into the ground to provide support for the overcrossings, foundations, and retaining walls being constructed as part of the Airport’s Terminal Area Improvement Program.

 

WHEN WILL THE WORK OCCUR?

 

The pile driving for these projects begin in mid-March, and will last for approximately four months.  The majority of pile driving will occur during the daytime hours, and occasionally on a Saturday.  The Airport has placed boxes of earplugs in Terminal C for the public and employees while pile driving continues.  Work will not be performed on Sundays or holidays.

 

During the week of March 24 to 29, however, pile driving for the new garage will occur during the night from approximately 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.  This night work is necessary for access and safety when the airport roadways are not in use.

 

HOW CAN I STAY INFORMED?

 

Mineta San José International Airport is committed to providing notice of traffic changes, construction activities and customer service impacts through email notifications, signage, and on our website.  For more information, or to sign up for construction updates via email, or if you have questions:

 

Visit…………………………www.flysanjose.com

Call……………………………………408.501.0979

Email…………………communityinput@sjc.org

 

 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the construction of The New Airport!