PYC Overnight Noise Variance for Mar. 18 – 21 & Mar. 25 - 28

Dear Potomac Yard Residents and Businesses,

Potomac Yard Contractors (PYC) has been issued a noise variance for the overnight preparation for and placement of structural concrete deck on the pedestrian bridge across WMATA and CSX roadways (tracks). This work must take place at night due to CSX and WMATA regulations regarding work over the active roadway. Work may not be continuous due to weather and availability of CSX and WMATA work windows.

Please reference and disseminate the attached notice (below) from the project contractor Potomac Yard Constructors (PYC) regarding the work planned for this time. This notice is also posted to Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Plans and Permits.

Additional construction information, including a list of permitted and proposed before and after-hours construction dates, is available on the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Construction webpage.

Metro service delays may occur in conjunction with WMATA Roadway construction. The City encourages residents to consult WMATA’s Planned Metrorail Track Work webpage for information on service changes prior to travel.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Lydia Durand

Management Analyst III

Department of Project Implementation

City of Alexandria, Virginia

301 King Street, Suite 3200

Alexandria, VA 22314

Department: 703.756.4045

Direct: 703.746.4622

Cell: 703.215.5721

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Potomac Yard Construction

March 04, 2022

Reference: Potomac Yard Metrorail Station
Contract No. FQ16146

Subject: Noise Variance Permit – March 2022

Residents:

Potomac Yard Constructors (PYC) has been issued a noise variance permit for night work as described below. The scope of work consists of preparation for and placement of structural concrete deck on 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:

March 18ᵗʰ through March 21ˢᵗ: Preparations – setup of equipment, forms, and protective wrapping.
Work Hours: 6:00pm Friday, March 18ᵗʰ – 7:00am Monday, March 21ˢᵗ

March 25ᵗʰ through March 28ᵗʰ: Concrete placement.
Work Hours: 6:00pm Friday, March 25ᵗʰ – 7:00am Monday, March 28ᵗʰ
Activity: Pedestrian Bridge Concrete Placement
Location: Station and North Pavilion site area and the rail corridor (adjacent to Potomac Avenue)

What Residents Can Expect:
Work Site: Light tower, concrete delivery trucks, concrete pump truck, 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.