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Hard work is paying off at the high-speed rail project sites in the Central Valley.
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  • Workers setting a rebar cage for the start of the Wasco Viaduct. - May 2019
    False
    Workers setting a rebar cage for the start of the Wasco Viaduct. - May 2019
    CP4: Wasco Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/wasco_viaduct_44492.aspx
  • At Pond Road, north of Wasco, construction of an abutment is further along. - May 2019
    False
    At Pond Road, north of Wasco, construction of an abutment is further along. - May 2019
    CP 4: Pond Road Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/pond_road_viaduct_38948.aspx
  • After installing metal deck panels and rebar on the section of the viaduct crossing over the San Joaquin River, crews began pouring concrete to form the final section of the San Joaquin River Viaduct. - April 2019
    False
    After installing metal deck panels and rebar on the section of the viaduct crossing over the San Joaquin River, crews began pouring concrete to form the final section of the San Joaquin River Viaduct. - April 2019
    CP 1: San Joaquin River Viaduct
    /projects/san_joaquin_river_viaduct_40094.aspx
  • At Kent Avenue, a little west of State Route 43, concrete is poured to create the deck of the Kent Avenue overcrossing. - April 2019
    False
    At Kent Avenue, a little west of State Route 43, concrete is poured to create the deck of the Kent Avenue overcrossing. - April 2019
    CP 2-3: Kent Avenue Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/kent_avenue_grade_separation_49243.aspx
  • A little north of downtown Fresno, workers on the State Route 180 trench are tying rebar inside the section of the trench that crosses under the highway. - April 2019
    False
    A little north of downtown Fresno, workers on the State Route 180 trench are tying rebar inside the section of the trench that crosses under the highway. - April 2019
    CP 1: Fresno Trench & SR 180 Passageway
    /projects/fresno_trench__state_92089.aspx
  • At the Cedar Viaduct, crews are constructing another abutment adjacent to State Route 99 as the structure moves closer to crossing over the highway. - April 2019
    False
    At the Cedar Viaduct, crews are constructing another abutment adjacent to State Route 99 as the structure moves closer to crossing over the highway. - April 2019
    CP 1: Cedar Viaduct
    /projects/cedar_viaduct_15369.aspx
  • At Avenue 15, girders have been set and now crews are constructing the diaphragms to link the girders together. - April 2019
    False
    At Avenue 15, girders have been set and now crews are constructing the diaphragms to link the girders together. - April 2019
    CP 1: Avenue 15 Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/avenue_15_grade_separation_33392.aspx
  • At Kansas Avenue girders are placed to form the foundation for the overcrossing’s superstructure.- April 2019
    False
    At Kansas Avenue girders are placed to form the foundation for the overcrossing’s superstructure.- April 2019
    CP 2-3: Kansas Avenue Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/kansas_avenue_grade_separation_19461.aspx
  • Two spans of girders were set over a couple of days at the end of March, with girders set over the railroad at night in coordination with BNSF railroad. The 35-foot tall, two-span structure will take traffic over the future high-speed train and the existing BNSF freight rail alignment.
    True
    Two spans of girders were set over a couple of days at the end of March, with girders set over the railroad at night in coordination with BNSF railroad. The 35-foot tall, two-span structure will take traffic over the future high-speed train and the existing BNSF freight rail alignment.
    Avenue 15 Timelapse
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/avenue_15_grade_separation_33392.aspx
  • Drone video from December of 2018 and January of 2019 from six construction projects of the California High-Speed Rail project.
    True
    Drone video from December of 2018 and January of 2019 from six construction projects of the California High-Speed Rail project.
    California High-Speed Rail Construction Projects Flyover
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/
  • At Road 27, crews have completed pouring concrete to connect the girder sections on the massive structure in Madera County. - March 2019
    False
    At Road 27, crews have completed pouring concrete to connect the girder sections on the massive structure in Madera County. - March 2019
    CP 1: Road 27 Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/road_27_grade_separation_69891.aspx
  • Work has begun on abutment construction for an overcrossing at Excelsior Avenue in Kings County on CP 2-3. - March 2019
    False
    Work has begun on abutment construction for an overcrossing at Excelsior Avenue in Kings County on CP 2-3. - March 2019
    CP 2-3: Excelsior Avenue Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/excelsior_avenue_grade_separation_24145.aspx
  • Work gets underway on abutments at what will be a high-speed rail crossing over Garces Highway, just outside the town of Wasco in Kern County. - February 2019
    False
    Work gets underway on abutments at what will be a high-speed rail crossing over Garces Highway, just outside the town of Wasco in Kern County. - February 2019
    CP 4: Garces Highway Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/cp_4_geotechnical_drilling_36518.aspx
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Construction Project Map
Incredible progress continues to be made at the active construction sites for high-speed rail, with two projects nearing completion. Select each of the project images below to learn more.
Fresno Trench & State Route 180 Passageway

Fresno Trench & State Route 180 Passageway
Fresno

Garces Highway Viaduct

Garces Highway Viaduct
Kern County

Cedar Viaduct

Cedar Viaduct
South Fresno

Pond Road Viaduct

Pond Road Viaduct
Kern County

Wasco Viaduct

Wasco Viaduct
Kern County

Road 27 Grade Separation

Road 27 Grade Separation
Madera County

San Joaquin River Viaduct & Pergola

San Joaquin River Viaduct & Pergola
Fresno

American Avenue Grade Separation

American Avenue Grade Separation
Fresno County

Faces of HSR
Celebrating the Earth at Fresno State

Celebrating the Earth at Fresno State

Members of the local #Iwillride chapter helped celebrate Earth Day 2019 at Fresno State. Read More >

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