I heard, and am seeing that construction type jobs don't seem to be affected
much with the virus shutdown. I mean I see guys building homes and working
on roads all around me... furthermore, we've heard of a couple fiber cuts
that have brought portions of our network down a couple times in the last
week or so.
I suspect any reduction in backhoe activity will depend strongly on where you
are looking. The San Francisco Bay area, including Silicon Valley is taking
things seriously.
From the City of Menlo Park, Calif, March 20th:
Due to the statewide stay-at-home order, effective Friday, March 20, no
construction activity is allowed within the city of Menlo Park, except
for essential infrastructure projects as determined by the City
Manager/Emergency Services Director, until further notice. Active
construction sites are instructed to secure their site and cease all
further work immediately. Only activities necessary to address
immediate health and safety concerns, as determined by the City
Manager/Emergency Services Director, are allowed. This action is not
taken lightly and is out of extreme concern for the health and safety
of construction workers and city employees. Further guidance in light
of this decision is expected to be released the week of March 23, 2020.
Please visit the city website at menlopark.org/coronavirus for updates.