BuildHSR: High-Speed Rail Projects
Fall Construction Update Released
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its Fall 2023 Construction Update highlighting continued progress on the nation’s first high-speed rail project, including 10 structures completed or opened to traffic this year and progress at various construction sites with a record 1,612 workers dispatched to job sites daily in November.
Another significant development is the near completion of Construction Package 4, the southernmost 22-mile stretch of active high-speed rail construction in California’s Central Valley. The update also highlights progress at high-speed rail structures like Conejo Viaduct in Fresno County, Hanford Viaduct in Kings County, and Tule River Viaduct in Tulare County.
Construction by the Numbers (As of August 2023)
Construction Progress
Structures Completed
Structures Underway
Miles of Guideway Completed
Featured Projects
Authority Opens Two Projects in One Week
The California High-Speed Rail Authority opened two projects during the week of October 30th. The latest came on November 2, when the Kansas Avenue Overcrossing was opened to traffic in Kings County. On Monday, October 30, the Authority opened Davis Avenue in Fresno County. Both projects are part of Construction Package 2-3 which spans Fresno, Kings and Tulare Counties.
These projects will provide cars and trucks safe passage over the future high-speed rail tracks. The Kansas and Davis Avenue Overcrossings are the 8th and 9th projects opened this year.
Construction by the Numbers (As of September 2023)
Small Business Revenue
Construction Package 1
Construction Package 2-3
Construction Package 4
Trainset Interiors
A Glimpse of the Future
At the annual Mobility 21 Conference, the California High-Speed Rail Authority offered attendees the unique opportunity to get a first look at preliminary designs of the interiors of future high-speed rail trainsets.
Construction by the Numbers (As of September 2023)
Number of Small Businesses
Construction Package 1
Construction Package 2-3
Construction Package 4
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Closures and Detours
Intermittent Lane Closures Along State Route 198 in Kings County
Intermittent lane closures along eastbound SR 198, between SR 43 and Sixth Avenue in Kings County. Work is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Monday, Nov. 27 through Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Intermittent lane closures along westbound SR 198, between SR 43 and...
Multiple Closures Along Golden State Boulevard and Kathryn Avenue in Fresno
MULTIPLE CLOSURES Intermittent lane and shoulder closures along Golden State Boulevard, between State Route (SR) 99 off-ramp and Herndon Avenue; Lane closure along Kathryn Avenue south of Golden State Boulevard. Work is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Monday,...
Road Closure Along Market Street
Road closure along Market Street, between Golden State Boulevard and Mission Avenue in Fresno for utility work. Work will continue through Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Download Map of Closure/Detour (PDF) Signage will be in place to direct traffic. Access will be...
Multiple Closures Along Barstow Avenue in Fresno
MULTIPLE CLOSURES: Road closure along Barstow Avenue between San Madele Avenue and Golden State Boulevard; Lane closure along Golden State Boulevard, north and south of Barstow Avenue; Lane closure along the new Golden State Boulevard. Work will continue through...
Multiple Closures Along Weber and West Avenues in Fresno
MULTIPLE CLOSURES: Road closure along West Avenue, south of Golden State Boulevard; Lane closure along Weber Avenue, between West and Floradora Avenue. Work will continue through Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Signage will be in place to direct traffic. Access will be...