Q: First, thank you for your column. Second, what is that mess on Blossom Hill Road near Indian Avenue in San Jose (across from the VTA station) that has been in the middle of the road since the summer? And how much longer is it going to be there?
It’s some construction equipment and gravel all enclosed. They were repaving this summer and now it’s just sitting there. It belongs to some company. I just want to know why it’s just sitting there, causing traffic issues. If you can find out, many of us would appreciate it.
— Debbie Webster
A: Colin-the-city-spokesman reports that it is a San Jose Public Works project to install large trash capture devices around San Jose. These devices filter litter and debris from stormwater, reducing the amount of trash that enters creeks and rivers. This particular location has a higher ground water table than what was anticipated, which is causing some delay in the installation of the trash capture device. The site will be in the current state until early next year when they can finish excavation plans.
Public Works had its inspection team onsite last week to monitor the contractor cleanup activities. They should have all the loose base rock removed and the roadway swept. Public Works will be monitoring the location more actively to ensure that all traffic control devices are properly placed and there is no loose construction material surrounding the project area.
They anticipate that construction will be complete at this location in May 2024.
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