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BuildHSR: High-Speed Rail Projects

Seventh Structure of 2023 Complete

The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced on August 8 the completion of its seventh high-speed rail structure in the Central Valley this year. The Merced Avenue overcrossing in Kern County is now open to traffic.

The Merced Avenue overcrossing and grade separation is located on State Route 43, south of Wasco in Kern County. This grade separation, designed and constructed by California Rail Builders, spans 509 feet, is 43 feet wide, and takes traffic over the highway, as well as BNSF and future high-speed rail lines.

 

Construction by the Numbers (As of May 2023)

Construction Progress

 

Structures Completed

Structures Underway

Miles of Guideway Completed

Construction by the Numbers (As of June 2023)

Small Business Revenue

 

Construction Package 1

Construction Package 2-3

Construction Package 4

Construction by the Numbers (As of June 2023)

Number of Small Businesses

Construction Package 1

Construction Package 2-3

Construction Package 4

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