Communication from Potomac Yard Constructors & the City of Alexandria

August 27, 2021

Reference: Potomac Yard Metrorail Station

Contract No. FQ16146 Subject: Noise Variance Permit – August 2021

Residents:

Potomac Yard Constructors (PYC) has been issued a noise variance permit for night work as described below. The scope of work consists of electrical conduit and structural deck installation for the pedestrian bridge across WMATA and CSX roadways (tracks). This work is required to take place at night due to CSX and WMATA regulations regarding work over the active roadway.  Note, the work may not be continuous due to weather and availability of CSX/WMATA work windows.

Dates of work and anticipated activities:

 August 27 – 29: Bridge Conduit and Structural Deck Installation Over CSX and WMATA Roadways

 Work Hours: 6 PM – 7 AM Activity: Pedestrian Bridge Conduit and Structural Deck Installation

 Location:  Station and North Pavilion site area and the rail corridor (adjacent to Potomac Avenue)

 What Residents Can Expect:

Work Site: Light tower, and boom lift noise throughout the night. PYC will ensure the light towers and boom lifts are in place during daytime hours to minimize the noise and equipment alarms during nighttime hours. Without compromising a safe working environment, the light towers will be pointed away from residents’ homes as much as practicable.

At 2601 Main Line Yard: Employee parking, use of office facilities, generators.

If there is a Project site related emergency, please call 914‐353‐2225.

Call your local contacts and emergency numbers for all non‐project related issues and emergencies.    If you have any questions about these activities, please contact the City Inspector Brian Whiteley at 703‐ 656‐6025 during regular City business hours.

update courtesy of Steve Crime, PG’s neighborhood liaison to PYMIG.