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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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  • At Garces Highway in Kern County, carpenters are building falsework to stabilize the deck of the Garces structure and prepare for upcoming concrete placement. - Nov. 2019
    False
    At Garces Highway in Kern County, carpenters are building falsework to stabilize the deck of the Garces structure and prepare for upcoming concrete placement. - Nov. 2019
    CP 4: Garces Highway Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/cp_4_geotechnical_drilling_36518.aspx
  • Crews are drilling and placing shafts on the east side of the freight tracks that will ultimately support a pergola allowing high-speed train to pass over those existing tracks. - Nov. 2019
    False
    Crews are drilling and placing shafts on the east side of the freight tracks that will ultimately support a pergola allowing high-speed train to pass over those existing tracks. - Nov. 2019
    CP4: Wasco Viaduct
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/wasco_viaduct_44492.aspx
  • Crews are continuing work on a bridge at Excelsior Avenue between 7th Avenue and State Route 43. - Nov. 2019
    False
    Crews are continuing work on a bridge at Excelsior Avenue between 7th Avenue and State Route 43. - Nov. 2019
    CP 2-3: Excelsior Avenue Grade Separation
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/excelsior_avenue_grade_separation_24145.aspx
  • crews have completed the walls, floor and lid of the Fresno Trench and are now placing concrete for the intrusion protection barrier walls that will separate the high-speed rail corridor and Union Pacific Railroad. - Nov. 2019
    False
    crews have completed the walls, floor and lid of the Fresno Trench and are now placing concrete for the intrusion protection barrier walls that will separate the high-speed rail corridor and Union Pacific Railroad. - Nov. 2019
    CP 1: Fresno Trench & SR 180 Passageway
    /projects/fresno_trench__state_92089.aspx
  • This week, nighttime closures kicked off on State Route 99 as crews began the placement of precast concrete girders over the highway to connect the Cedar Viaduct. - Nov. 2019
    False
    This week, nighttime closures kicked off on State Route 99 as crews began the placement of precast concrete girders over the highway to connect the Cedar Viaduct. - Nov. 2019
    CP 1: Cedar Viaduct
    /projects/cedar_viaduct_15369.aspx
  • In north Fresno, crews are working over the San Joaquin River and making final preparations before placing concrete at the east archway of the viaduct. - Nov. 2019
    False
    In north Fresno, crews are working over the San Joaquin River and making final preparations before placing concrete at the east archway of the viaduct. - Nov. 2019
    CP 1: San Joaquin River Viaduct
    /projects/san_joaquin_river_viaduct_40094.aspx
  • More than a dozen active construction sites dot the 119 miles of high-speed rail construction in the Central Valley. Watch our latest construction update video to see the work in progress.
    True
    More than a dozen active construction sites dot the 119 miles of high-speed rail construction in the Central Valley. Watch our latest construction update video to see the work in progress.
    July 2019 HSR Construction Update
  • An animated rendering of a high-speed rail train passing through the Fresno Trench and State Route 180 Passageway.
    True
    An animated rendering of a high-speed rail train passing through the Fresno Trench and State Route 180 Passageway.
    CAHSR Animation: Fresno Trench and State Route 180 Passageway
    https://buildhsr.com/projects/fresno_trench__state_92089.aspx
  • An animated rendering of a high-speed rail train passing over the San Joaquin River Viaduct in North Fresno.
    True
    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
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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.
Garces Highway Viaduct

Garces Highway Viaduct
Kern County

Tulare Street Undercrossing

Tulare Street Undercrossing
Fresno

Pond Road Viaduct

Pond Road Viaduct
Kern County

San Joaquin River Viaduct & Pergola

San Joaquin River Viaduct & Pergola
Fresno

Wasco Viaduct

Wasco Viaduct
Kern County

Avenue 7 Grade Separation

Avenue 7 Grade Separation
Madera County

Golden State Boulevard Realignment

Golden State Boulevard Realignment
Fresno

Road 27 Grade Separation

Road 27 Grade Separation
Madera County

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A Legacy of Working on the Railroads

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