BuildHSR: High-Speed Rail Projects
High-Speed Rail Completes Two More Structures
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced in the week of October 27, 2025, the completion of two more structures within the 119-miles of construction underway in the Central Valley. On October 30, 2025, the Authority announced the completion of the Avenue 17 Grade Separation project in Madera County. The next day, the Authority announced the completion of the Hanford Armona Road grade separation in Kings County. The completion of these two projects brings the total number of completed structures to nearly 60.
Avenue 17 was once a cul-de-sac ending at the BNSF railroad tracks. The grade separation will now serve as a new through roadway, improving east-west mobility for the surrounding community while reducing emergency response times for the area. Located between Lake Street and Raymond Road, the Avenue 17 grade separation spans 614 feet long and is more than 43 feet wide. The grade separation also includes a pedestrian walkway, taking vehicular traffic and pedestrians over the BNSF and future high-speed rail tracks.
The Hanford Armona Road grade separation is located east of the city of Hanford between State Route 43 and 7th Avenue. The structure spans 209 feet, 80 feet wide, and will take east and westbound vehicular traffic over the future high-speed rail tracks. It is also located less than a mile south of the Hanford Viaduct, high-speed rail’s largest active construction project.
Avenue 17 in Madera County
Hanford Armona Road in Kings County
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Construction Update
State Route 43 Tied Arch Bridge
The construction team recently completed the installation of all 44 hanger guide pipes, which are designed to house the tension rods that help support the structure. Falsework has also been erected to help ironworkers tie rebar for the future arches that will span over State Route 43. When complete, the Tied Arch Bridge will span 249 feet long and will take high-speed trains over State Route 43! #BuildCA #BuildHSR #InfrastructureWeek
Construction by the Numbers (As of September 2025)
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Construction Update
Spring 2025
Read all about the progress being made on the 119-miles of construction in the Central Valley. This includes updates to some of the largest projects including the Conejo and Hanford Viaducts.
Construction by the Numbers (As of September 2025)
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Closures and Detours
(Daytime Work) Intermittent Lane And Shoulder Closures Along Olive And West Avenues In Fresno
Multiple Closures: Intermittent lane and shoulder closures along Olive Avenue, between Crystal Avenue and Golden State Boulevard. Intermittent lane and shoulder closures along West Avenue, north and south of Olive Avenue. Work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and...
Hauling Along Davis, Fowler, Elkhorn, Manning, Clovis, South, Cedar And Adams Avenues In Fresno County
Hauling along Davis, Fowler, Elkhorn, Manning, Clovis, South, Cedar and Adams avenues in Fresno County to transport materials to a high-speed rail construction site. Hauling is scheduled intermittently between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. starting Monday, Dec. 15 through Sunday,...
Intermittent Lane Closures Along West And Weber Avenues In Fresno
Multiple Lane Closures: Lane closure along West Avenue between University and Brooks avenues; Lane closure along Weber Avenue between Brooks and Olive avenues. Work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will continue through Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Download Map of...
(Nighttime Work) Intermittent Lane and Shoulder Closures Along Olive and West Avenues in Fresno
MULTIPLE CLOSURES: Intermittent lane and shoulder closures along Olive Avenue, between Crystal Avenue and Golden State Boulevard; Intermittent lane and shoulder closures along West Avenue, north and south of Olive Avenue. Work is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and...
Shoulder Closure Along Barstow Avenue In Fresno
Shoulder closure along Barstow Avenue between San Madele Avenue and Golden State Boulevard in Fresno for road work. Work is scheduled starting Tuesday, Dec. 16, through Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Download Map of Closure/Detour (PDF)Signage will be in place to direct...