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, 2015, 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 August 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 August 2025)
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Closures and Detours
Multiple Closures Along Church Avenue And Golden State Boulevard In Fresno
MULTIPLE CLOSURES: Road closure along G Street between Belgravia and Church avenues; Road closure along Church Avenue between Sarah Street and Sunland Avenue; Road closure along G Street between California and Cherry avenues; Road closure along southbound Cherry...
Road Closure Along Houston Avenue In Kings County
Road closure along Houston Avenue, between SR 43 and Seventh Avenue in Kings County for construction of a high-speed rail grade separation. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 and will continue through December 2026. Construction schedules are subject to...
Intermittent Lane Closures Along Elder Avenue In Kings County
Intermittent lane closures along Elder Avenue, between 8 ½ and 7th avenues in Kings County for work on a high-speed rail structure. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Wednesday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Download Map of Closure/Detour...
Lane Closure Along Golden State Boulevard In Fresno
Lane closure along Golden State Boulevard between San Madele and Barstow avenues in Fresno for road work. Work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. Download Map of Closure/Detour (PDF)Signage and flaggers will be in...
Road Closure Along Orange Avenue in Kings County
Road closure along Orange Avenue, between State Route (SR) 43 and 4 ½ Avenue in Kings County for work on a high-speed rail grade separation. The intersection of 5th and Orange avenues will remain open to north and southbound traffic. Construction schedules are subject...