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Construction Update
Hard work is paying off at the high-speed rail project sites in the Central Valley.
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  • In these challenging times, high-speed rail is moving ahead full speed. More than 4,000 men and women have been dispatched to build the future of transportation in our state, and the number keeps climbing. #CaliforniaForAll
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    In these challenging times, high-speed rail is moving ahead full speed. More than 4,000 men and women have been dispatched to build the future of transportation in our state, and the number keeps climbing. #CaliforniaForAll
    4,000 Workers: Building the Future of California
    https://hsr.ca.gov/communication/faces_of_hsr/4000_workers.aspx
  • Workers making final touches on Avenue 15 in Madera County. - June 2020
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    Workers making final touches on Avenue 15 in Madera County. - June 2020
    CP 1: Avenue 15 Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/avenue_15_grade_separation_33392.aspx
  • At the Cedar Viaduct, crews have placed 38 of the 40 girders across the superstructure spanning State Route 99 (SR 99). - April 2020
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    At the Cedar Viaduct, crews have placed 38 of the 40 girders across the superstructure spanning State Route 99 (SR 99). - April 2020
    CP 1: Cedar Viaduct
    /projects/cedar_viaduct_15369.aspx
  • Work is nearly complete at the Avenue 15 and 10 overcrossings in Madera County. Both overcrossings are expected to be open this spring. - April 2020
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    Work is nearly complete at the Avenue 15 and 10 overcrossings in Madera County. Both overcrossings are expected to be open this spring. - April 2020
    CP 1: Avenue 15 Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/avenue_15_grade_separation_33392.aspx
  • Crews have completed hauling dirt to form the Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls for the Avenue 7 and Road 33 grade separations. - April 2020
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    Crews have completed hauling dirt to form the Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls for the Avenue 7 and Road 33 grade separations. - April 2020
    CP 1: Avenue 7 Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/avenue_7_grade_separation_86382.aspx
  • Ironworkers are hard at work at the Wasco Viaduct in Kern County. Crews are continuing to drill shafts where rebar will be placed to form columns for the pergola structure. - April 2020
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    Ironworkers are hard at work at the Wasco Viaduct in Kern County. Crews are continuing to drill shafts where rebar will be placed to form columns for the pergola structure. - April 2020
    CP4: Wasco Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/wasco_viaduct_44492.aspx
  • At Pond Road, just west of State Route 43 (SR 43) in Kern County, laborers are grading Pond Road for the falsework pads of the structure. - April 2020
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    At Pond Road, just west of State Route 43 (SR 43) in Kern County, laborers are grading Pond Road for the falsework pads of the structure. - April 2020
    CP 4: Pond Road Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/pond_road_viaduct_38948.aspx
  • This month, Idaho Avenue was closed to traffic to allow hauling to begin for construction of an overpass. - April 2020
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    This month, Idaho Avenue was closed to traffic to allow hauling to begin for construction of an overpass. - April 2020
    CP 2-3: Idaho Avenue
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/idaho_avenue_24430.aspx
  • Concrete trucks are staged at Kimberlina Road near SR 43 where workers are placing concrete into the shafts of the foundation of the viaduct structure. - April 2020
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    Concrete trucks are staged at Kimberlina Road near SR 43 where workers are placing concrete into the shafts of the foundation of the viaduct structure. - April 2020
    CP 4: Kimberlina Road
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/kimberlina_viaduct_81137.aspx
  • Crews are currently pile-driving concrete production piles at the northern portion of the Hanford Viaduct near Grangeville Boulevard. Nearly 7,000 production piles will be needed to provide foundation support for the Hanford Viaduct, which will take high-speed rail trains over Grangeville Boulevard, the San Joaquin Valley Railroad, and State Route 198. - Jan. 2020
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    Crews are currently pile-driving concrete production piles at the northern portion of the Hanford Viaduct near Grangeville Boulevard. Nearly 7,000 production piles will be needed to provide foundation support for the Hanford Viaduct, which will take high-speed rail trains over Grangeville Boulevard, the San Joaquin Valley Railroad, and State Route 198. - Jan. 2020
    CP 2-3: Hanford Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/hanford_viaduct_45366.aspx
  • An animated rendering of a high-speed rail train passing over the San Joaquin River Viaduct in North Fresno.
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    An animated rendering of a high-speed rail train passing over the San Joaquin River Viaduct in North Fresno.
    CAHSR Animation: San Joaquin Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/san_joaquin_river_viaduct_40094.aspx
  • An animated rendering of a high-speed train passing through a section of the Pacheco Pass near Casa de Fruta.
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    An animated rendering of a high-speed train passing through a section of the Pacheco Pass near Casa de Fruta.
    CAHSR Animation: Pacheco Pass
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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.
American Avenue Grade Separation

American Avenue Grade Separation
Fresno County

Hanford Viaduct

Hanford Viaduct
Kings County

San Joaquin River Viaduct & Pergola

San Joaquin River Viaduct & Pergola
Fresno

Pond Road Viaduct

Pond Road Viaduct
Kern County

Excelsior Avenue Grade Separation

Excelsior Avenue Grade Separation
Kings County

DFJV Pre-Cast Facility

DFJV Pre-Cast Facility
Hanford

Idaho Avenue

Idaho Avenue
Kings County

Avenue 15 Grade Separation

Avenue 15 Grade Separation
Madera County

Faces of HSR
Paving the Way for High-Speed Rail Waterway Crossings

Paving the Way for High-Speed Rail Waterway Crossings

Vik Bapna’s Fullerton-based firm looks at how high-speed rail bridges, overpasses impact waterways. Read More >

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