Residents May Hear Construction Noise At Amador Valley High

PLEASANTON, CA — In an effort to expedite construction on Amador Valley High School's new eco-friendly solar parking structure, residents near the school will likely hear construction-related noise early this morning and again on August 2. Construction on the project, which promises to reduce the campus' carbon footprint, provide a long-term source of renewable energy and create covered parking for students, began in June.

The lot, which is located on Santa Rita Road, will be re-oriented with safety improvements, including additional crosswalks, according to the Pleasanton Unified School District.

Work is expected to be completed in October, but PUSD officials said they are looking for ways to expedite the project. The construction schedule currently shows work will be ongoing through the first eight weeks of the 2019-20 school year. During that time a majority of the Santa Rita parking lot will be unavailable for parking, which means students will be forced to park off campus.

In collaboration with the city of Pleasanton, PUSD created a plan that outlines remote loading areas for student drop off and pick up. Although parking will be unavailable in the Santa Rita Road student lot, the drop-off and pick-up loop that borders the lot will be open. In addition, loading zones will be established on Del Valle Parkway, Black Avenue and Santa Rita Road adjacent to the aquatic center park.

The PUSD said it is also collaborating with Wheels and other local public transportation partners to offer alternative options for students.

Additional reporting by Toni McAllister, Patch Staff