Construction of California High-Speed Rail

The construction of the California High-Speed Rail system is an undertaking by the California High-Speed Rail Authority. The project is expected to span about 800 miles (1,300 km) and will be completed in two phases:

  • Phase 1 (totaling about 500 miles (800 km)) runs from the metropolitan area of the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California to the metropolitan area of Greater Los Angeles in southern California. It has been under construction in the San Joaquin Valley since 2015, and in "bookend" investments in the two metropolitan areas, and will take an as-yet unknown number of years to complete.
  • Phase 2 extends the system north to Sacramento, and south through the Inland Empire to San Diego.
San Joaquin Viaduct and Pergola, California Transportation Foundation's Structure of the Year 2020. The pergola (at the far end) is not shown here.[1]

Funding for all of the Phase 1 construction has not been secured yet, and Phase 2 is only in the preliminary planning stage.

Due to financial constraints, the Authority is implementing an Interim Initial Operating Segment (IOS) in the San Joaquin Valley (improving on existing Amtrak service). This will be a financially self-sustaining system. The next goal of the Authority is to extend the system west and north to San Francisco.

Current construction status
CASHR initial construction packages in the Interim Initial Operating Segment (Interim IOS).
Exhibit 2.6 Construction Package progress (3-31-2022).

In the Central Valley major construction projects are underway. Three separate construction packages total 119 miles of guideway and 93 structures. As of October 2022, 49 miles of guideway are complete, and 39 are underway; 35 structures are complete, and 34 are underway.[2] Exhibit 2.6 from the 2022 Business Plan gives an overall comparison between the packages as of Mar. 31, 2022.

  • CP4 comprises 22 miles (35 km) adjoining the end of CP2-3 to the intersection of Poplar / Madera Avenue northwest of Shafter. It includes at-grade embankments, retained-fill over-crossings, viaducts, aerial sections of the high-speed rail alignment, and the relocation of four miles of existing Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) tracks. The contractor is California Rail Builders, a joint venture of Ferrovial-Agroman West, LLC and Griffith Company.[3] The design-build contract was signed February 29, 2016. This construction package is forecast to be completed first, by Mar. 21, 2023.

[4]

  • CP1 comprises 32 miles (51 km) from Avenue 17 north of Madera to East American Avenue south of Fresno. It includes 12 grade separations, two viaducts, one tunnel, a major river crossing over the San Joaquin River, and the realignment of State Route 99. The contractor is the joint venture of Tutor-Perini/Zachry/Parsons.[5] The design-build contract was signed August 16, 2013. This construction package is forecast to be completed next, 33 months later (Dec. 31, 2025).[6]
  • CP2-3 comprises 65 miles (105 km) from East American Avenue south of Fresno to 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the Tulare / Kern County border. It includes approximately 36 grade separations, viaducts, underpasses, and overpasses. The contractor is the joint venture of Dragados USA/Flatiron Construction.[7] The design-build contract was signed June 10, 2015. This construction package is forecast to be completed last, 3 months later (Mar. 21, 2026).[8]

Per the 2023 Project Status Report (released Feb. 18, 2023):

  • CP1 Seven of eight major commercial issues noted in 2022 Business Plan have resolved, and only Church Avenue remains. The completion date has been pushed back to 2026.
  • CP2-3 Three of four major commercial issues noted in 2022 Business Plan have been resolved, and the last one (Cross Creek) is in arbitration. The completion date has been pushed back to 2026.
  • CP4 The one major commercial issue noted in the 2022 Business Plan has been resolved. The completion date has been pushed back to summer 2023.
  • Finishing the 119-mile Construction Packages:
    • "The Authority now has over 96% of right-of-way in hand, has completed design of the 119-mile HSR civil infrastructure, and has completed 53% of utility relocations, with another 19% underway. The new estimates for this existing construction work represent updates from major final design elements being incorporated into construction contracts via change orders and updates due to global inflation and new construction schedules – due in part to COVID-19. To complete current civil contracts and related work, $2.2 billion is added to the 2022 Business Plan estimate."
  • New Contracts/Work to Complete Merced to Bakersfield:
    • "The Authority is also looking towards new procurements for civil construction to Merced and Bakersfield, the track and systems work, stations, and finally trainsets. We are already approaching the extensions differently by advancing design to the configuration-level, which is generally about 30 percent, and will procure right-of-way in advance of construction work."
  • Cost updates for new contracts are:
Revised cost update for 119 mile segment civil construction per 2023 Project Update Report of $2.2 billion at P65 level. The total cost increase estimate until operational implementation at P65 is $3.7 billion.















Other planned work in the valley includes:

  • Extensions of the line from the above central section to Bakersfield and Merced, totaling 52 additional miles (84 km), are also progressing through advanced design work, right-of-way mapping, and identification of utility relocation work. Construction contracts have not yet been let.
  • The Heavy Maintenance Facility (HMF) is proceeding through the planning and approval process.[9]

"Bookend" investments are also underway to the north and south:

  • The Caltrain electrification "bookend" investment in the Bay Area (as well as grade separations, etc.) is proceeding, and is expected to be completed in late 2024.[10]
  • A "bookend" investment in the "Link US" project (Phase A) will shortly begin construction for Los Angeles Union Station. Phase B still needs to be funded. (There are also other "bookend" investments which are in progress.)[11]

History of construction

Historical construction milestones
  • On December 2, 2010, the Authority Board of Directors voted to begin construction on the first section of the system (in the Central Valley).
  • On July 19, 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation approving construction of the high-speed system.[12][13]
  • On January 6, 2015, the City of Fresno hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of sustained construction activities.[14]

History of projected construction timelines

The 2008 Business Plan projected that construction for the entire project would be completed by 2030.[15]

The 2012 Business Plan projected HSR service between Los Angeles and San Francisco would not be available until 2029.[16]

The 2016 Business Plan projected:

  • By 2018: The Initial Construction Segment (ICS) would be completed – 130 miles (210 km) – Merced to Bakersfield.
  • By 2022: Initial Operating Section (IOS) would be completed – 300 miles (480 km) – Merced to Burbank[17]
  • By 2027: Bay to Basin would be completed – 410 miles (660 km) – San Jose & Merced to Burbank
  • By 2029: Phase 1 Blended would be completed – 520 miles (840 km) – San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim

The 2018 Business Plan projected HSR service between Los Angeles and San Francisco will not be available until 2033.[18]

The 2020 Business Plan projected HSR service between Silicon Valley and the Central Valley would be operational by late 2031, and that service between Los Angeles and San Francisco will be operational in 2033.[19]

The 2022 Business Plan does not have a projected timeline for completion of any of the segments other than the Interim IOS, recognizing that financial constraints make such an estimate unpredictable. Table 5.0 gives estimates of costs to finish the construction in year of expenditure dollars, but assumes that there would be no major delays.[20]

Initial construction approvals

On December 2, 2010, the Authority Board of Directors voted to begin construction on the first section of the system from Madera to Fresno, known as the Initial Construction Segment (ICS). Five "construction packages" are currently being planned for this section. With the Design-Build contractual system the Authority is using, the contractor will be responsible for the final construction design elements, following the guidelines and specifications of the contract. The intent of this (as explained by Dan Richard, chair of the Authority) is to minimize last minute design change orders arising during the construction process (which tend to add to expenses and slow construction).[21]

On December 20, 2010, due to the infusion of an additional $616 million in federal funds reallocated from states that canceled their high-speed rail plans, the initial segment of construction was extended to Bakersfield. Another $300 million was reallocated on May 9, 2011, extending the funded portion north to the future Chowchilla Wye (where trains can be turned).[22]

In September 2012, the Obama administration gave California's high-speed rail project the green light to streamline the permitting process for the 114-mile (183 km) section of the project which starts just north of Fresno in Madera County and runs south to Bakersfield.

On August 12, 2014, the federal Surface Transportation Board approved the HSR route from Fresno to Bakersfield. This was the final approval needed before beginning construction.[23]

Also, on December 15, 2014, the federal Surface Transportation Board determined (using well-understood preemption rules) that its approval of the HSR project in August "categorically preexempts" lawsuits filed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This cleared the last obstacle before construction could begin.[24] However, this supposition is still being tested in the California courts in a similar case, Friends of Eel River v. North Coast Railroad Authority.[25]

On June 10, 2015, the Authority authorized a "Rail Delivery Partner" contract to be negotiated and signed by the CEO, valued at up to $700 million, for services through 2022. This is a successor to the support provided by the current Project Management Team contract. The RDP will provide engineering and management services to see the project from a planning mode into a construction mode. The RDP partnership under the lead of Parsons Brinckerhoff includes Network Rail Consulting (the international consulting arm of the UK rail authority) and LeighFisher (a global management firm with extensive experience in infrastructure and advisory services). The other partnership competing was under Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation.[26]

Awarding initial construction packages (San Joaquin Valley segments)

CP1. On August 20, 2013, the joint venture of Tutor Perini/Zachry/Parsons executed a design-build contract for the initial Madera to Fresno segment, about 29 miles (47 km) long. The contract is valued at approximately $985 million, plus an additional $53 million in provisional sums.[27] Construction was originally expected to begin in 2013, but was delayed by the slow pace of property acquisition.[28]

CP2-3. Dragados of Spain, with Flatiron West of San Marcos, and Jacobs Engineering of Oakland, won the bid for the second design-build construction package on December 11, 2014. Dragados/Flatiron/Jacobs submitted a bid of $1,365,335,890 to design and build the 65-mile (105 km) stretch from the south end of Fresno to near the Tulare-Kings county line and was deemed the "apparent best value" bidder by the Authority.[29] The winning bid came well below the range of $1.5 billion to $2 billion that was forecast by engineers and consultants working for the rail authority due to their innovative plan for cutting-and-filling instead of more expensive construction alternatives.[21] This plan however was deemed impossible due to soil and hydrological conditions on site and the plan was reverted back to its original designs.

CP4. Five construction teams competed for this 22-mile (35.4 km) segment.[30] This section was estimated to cost $400–500 million.[31] In January 2016 the apparent best value bid of $347.5 million (about $50 to $150 less than the estimated cost) was received from California Rail Builders(a consortium led by Ferrovial Agroman US Corp, an American subsidiary of Spain's Ferrovial S.A., also including Eurostudios, a Spanish engineering firm, and Othon Inc., a Houston-based engineering and environmental consulting company).[32] The California Rail Builders bid was $347.5 million. The contract awarded includes an additional $107 million for utility relocation costs for electric, gas and communication lines.[33] This project has had the least issues out of all of the current construction packages and is set to be completed by March 2023.

This package was shortened by about 8 miles (13 km) to a length of 22 miles (35 km) due to disputes with the cities of Bakersfield and Shafter. The construction segment now ends on the north side of Shafter due to the need to negotiate routes through Shafter and northern Bakersfield. The agreement between the cities and the Authority gave the parties until January 2016 to come up with the new alignment.[34] The Poplar Avenue to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative was signed by the Authority's CEO on October 31, 2019, and as of May 2022, geotechnical work has begun taking place.

Extending initial San Joaquin Valley construction

In August 2022, contracts for advanced design work, right-of-way mapping, and identification of utility relocation work in the Merced-Madera and the Shafter to Bakersfield (Locally Generated Alternative) segments were approved.[35] Construction will only begin once the design and land has been acquired. This reflects a change from the approach taken with the first four construction packages. Utility relocations will also begin as land is purchased to speed the construction process and avoid delays.

The Merced to Madera extension design contract ($41 million) was awarded to Stantec Consulting Services Inc., for approximately 33.9 mi. with 40 structures. The Shafter to Bakersfield (Locally Generated Alternative) extension design contract ($44.9 million) was awarded to HNTB for approximately 18.5 mi. with 31 structures. These design contracts are expected to last into 2024.[36]

Other San Joaquin Valley constructions

The design contract for the central valley stations was awarded on October 20, 2022.[37]

In addition, a large parcel will be needed for a rail yard, train sheds, machine shops, and other buildings for work on the tracks and trainsets in the Heavy Maintenance Facility (HMF). The counties of Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, and Kern all have expressed some interest in being selected for the site, since it is expected to provide up to 1500 good paying jobs.

Statewide connectivity projects

According to the Authority: "Connectivity or ‘Bookend’ Projects refer to the billions of dollars in infrastructure investment throughout the state that are part of the California High-Speed Rail system. These funds will strengthen and improve existing rail networks, while also connecting them with California’s future high-speed rail system. Senate Bill (SB) 1029[38] passed by the California Legislature and signed by Governor Brown in July 2012, invests almost $2 billion from the Safe, Reliable, High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century (Proposition 1A) into transit, commuter, and intercity rail projects across the state. This funding leverages approximately $5 billion in additional funding for these projects."[39]

Major "bookend" investments are underway to the north and south:

  • The Caltrain electrification "bookend" investment in the Bay Area (as well as grade separations, etc.) is proceeding, and is expected to be completed in late 2024.[40]
  • A "bookend" investment in the "Link US" project (Phase A) will shortly begin construction for Los Angeles Union Station. Phase B still needs to be funded.[41]

Other connectivity projects partly funded by the Authority are:[42]

  • Bay Area Caltrain Advanced Signal System (CBOSS/Positive Train Control)
  • Bay Area Central Subway
  • Bay Area Maintenance Shop and Yard Improvements
  • Bay Area Millbrae Station Track Improvement and Car Purchase
  • Central Valley Sacramento Intermodal Facility High-Speed
  • Central Valley San Joaquin Corridor, Merced to Le Grand Segment 1
  • Central Valley Stockton Passenger Track Extension
  • Central Valley/Los Angeles Metrolink High-Speed Rail Readiness Program
  • Los Angeles Metrolink Positive Train Control
  • Los Angeles Positive Train Control, Los Angeles to Fullerton Triple Track
  • Los Angeles Positive Train Control, Moorpark to San Onofre
  • Los Angeles Regional Connector Transit Corridor
  • San Diego Blue Line Light Rail Improvements
  • San Diego North San Diego County Transit District, Positive Train Control
  • San Diego Positive Train Control, San Onofre to San Diego

Construction package details

CP1 (Madera–Fresno section)

CP1 includes 32 miles (51,5 km) from Avenue 17 north of Madera to East American Avenue south of Fresno. The contract was awarded August 16, 2013, and a Notice Proceed was given on Oct. 15, 2013.[43] Groundbreaking was on 6 January 2015 in Fresno.

As of December 2022, 16 structures and 2 miles of guideway were complete, 10 structures and 16 miles of guideway were under construction, and construction had yet to begin on a remaining 7 structures and 14 miles of guideway.[44]

# CP1 Projects Project Status Mileage Type of Project Date of Completion Notes
1 Road 27 GS Completed Grade  Separation (GS) Aug 20, 2021 [45]
2 Fresno River Viaduct Completed Viaduct 2018 [46] 1600 ft (488 m) length
3 Avenue 15+1⁄2 GS Completed GS Aug 26, 2022[47]
4 Avenue 15 GS Completed GS Aug 26, 2020 [48] 278 ft (85 m) length
5 Cottonwood Creek Viaduct Completed Viaduct Mar 2018 [49] 250 ft (76 m) length
6 Madera HSR Station Planned 177 mi (285 km) Station
7 Avenue 12 GS Completed GS [50] Open to traffic
8 Avenue 11 GS Completed GS Jul 31, 2019 [51] 100 ft (30 m) length
9 Avenue 10 GS Completed GS Sep 8, 2020 [52] 116 ft (35 m) length
10 Avenue 9 GS Under construction GS Field cleared.

Utilities have been relocated and Avenue 9 has been rerouted slightly to the north with construction starting on the embankments sometime in June 2022.

11 Avenue 8 Overpass Completed Overpass Jul 31, 2019 [53] 110 ft (34 m) length
12 Avenue 7  GS Completed GS Oct 2, 2020 [54] 196 ft (60m) length
13 San Joaquin River Viaduct & Pergola Completed Viaduct /  Pergola May 2021 [55][56] 4,741 ft (1.445 m) length; substantially complete
14 Herndon Avenue Underpass No current changes Underpass
15 Veterans Boulevard Completed Street / GS Sep 19, 2022 [57] Bridge crossing over Golden State Boulevard and UPRR tracks. Small connector leading from future Golden State Boulevard Alignment is being used to allow traffic to use the new bridge structure while the rest of Golden State Boulevard is being worked on.
16 Herndon Canal culvert Completed Culvert 2021 Culvert built, Golden State Boulevard rerouted over culvert.
17 Shaw Avenue GS No current changes GS Bridge going over CAHSR, UPRR, and Golden State Boulevard. Right of way is partially cleared both for the Grade Separation and the realignment of Golden State Boulevard.
18 Golden State Boulevard Realignment Under construction Realignment [58] Utility relocations and new sewer lines in preparation of the realignment. Right of way is mostly cleared.
19 State Route 99 Realignment Completed Realignment Feb 15, 2018 [59] Open to traffic
20 McKinley Avenue GS No current changes GS Utility relocations have been taking place periodically since March 2022. Right of way is mostly cleared on either end.
21 Motel Drive Realignment No current changes Realignment Right of way largely cleared. Utility relocations periodically taking place.
22 Olive Avenue GS No current changes GS Overpass over CAHSR, UPRR, and North Weber Avenue. Utilities are in the process of being relocated, most if not all of the required land has been cleared on either end.
23 Belmont Avenue GS Under construction GS Work has kicked off on the west side of the Union Pacific tracks and utility relocations continue on the east side. It will be an Overpass over the trench.
24 Fresno Trench Under construction Trench [60] Wall covering of the secant retaining walls complete; intrusion protection

barrier walls next to Union Pacific tracks installed. A shoofly for the Westside Wye has been opened sometime during May 2022. Utility relocations have begun taking place again as of March 2022, with pilings being put in between North Thorne Avenue and the northern leg of the Westside Wye.

25 SR-180 Passageway Under construction Trench [60] Cut-and-cover-tunnel under SR-180 finished
26 Stanislaus Street Bridge No current changes Removal To be removed
27 Tuolumne Street Bridge Completed Overpass Aug 4, 2017 [61] Open to traffic; underpass rail bridge girders assembled
28 Fresno Street Underpass No current changes Underpass To be adapted
29 HSR Station Fresno Planned 202 mi (325 km) Station Design contract awarded October 2022
30 Tulare Street Underpass Under construction Underpass [62] Post-tensioning of the bridge has been completed, falsework has been removed, and the concrete to form the barrier and sidewalk has been placed. Crews are now putting the finishing touches, including paving and installing streetlights on the bridge for traffic.
31 Ventura Street Underpass Under construction Underpass [63] Crossing G St / Ventura St removed; temporary tracks for Union Pacific railway.

Trench being dug and formwork appears to have been put up for the future G Street Bridge.

32 Church Avenue GS Under construction GS Car traffic overpass; right of way cleared.

Road closures for Utility relocations began in July 2022.

Construction started on April 27, 2023, with several road closures. The BuildHSR website currently puts this structure's estimated completion date at the end of September 2025.

33 Cedar Viaduct Completed 195.66 mi (314.88 km) Viaduct May 10, 2023 [64] 3,700 ft (1.128 m) in length.
34 Muscat Avenue Viaduct Completed Viaduct Mar 2018 [65] North Central Canal culvert complete
35 Central Avenue GS No current changes GS Canal culvert has been completed, right of way appears to be cleared.

Projected to start construction January 2023.[66]

36 East American Avenue GS Completed GS Nov 16, 2021 [67] 353 ft (107 m) length; overpass for car traffic

CP2-3 (Fresno-Tulare/Kern section)

CP2-3 includes 65 miles (104,6 km) from East American Avenue south of Fresno to 1 mile (1,6 km) north of the Tulare / Kern County border. The contract was awarded June 10, 2015, and a Notice Proceed was given on July 25, 2015.[68] The contractor is the joint venture of Dragados USA/Flatiron Construction. Groundbreaking took place in August 2018.

As of December 2022, 14 structures and 33 miles of guideway were complete, 18 structures and 15 miles of guideway were under construction, and construction had yet to begin on a remaining 17 structures and 17 miles of guideway.[69]

# CP2-3 Projects Project Status Mileage Type of Project Date of Completion Notes
1 Lincoln Avenue GS No current changes Grade  Separation (GS) Car traffic overpass; right of way cleared
2 Adams Avenue GS Completed GS Dec 20, 2022 [70] Abutments complete. Girders laid. Deck and concrete barrier rail complete. Work on grading embankments in progress.
3 South Avenue GS Completed GS Feb 28, 2022 [71] Complete and open to traffic.
4 BNSF Track Realignment Under construction Realignment Shifting the existing BNSF tracks to the east side of the right of way between South Avenue and the Conejo Viaduct.
5 Manning Avenue GS No current changes GS Car traffic overpass; right of way cleared
6 Floral Avenue GS No current changes GS Car traffic overpass; right of way cleared
7 Nebraska Avenue GS No current changes GS Car traffic overpass; right of way partially cleared
8 Mountain View Avenue GS Under construction GS [72] Embankment work has begun.
9 Conejo Viaduct Under construction Viaduct [73] 246 of the 248 girders have been placed.
10 Peach Avenue Viaduct Under construction Viaduct Embankments and abutments complete on both sides, bridge deck appears to be in place.
11 East Elkhorn Avenue Overcrossing Completed Overpass Right of way cleared, road closed to through traffic, embankment has been built up. Bridge deck is in place.
12 Fowler Avenue Overcrossing Completed Overpass Dec 21, 2022 [74] Utility relocation; right of way cleared, road relocated to the east of embankment that was built up. Bridge deck is in place.
13 Davis Avenue Overcrossing Under construction Overpass [75] Retaining walls and piers are complete, embankment has been built up. Bridge deck appears to be in place.
14 State Route 43 Tied Arch Bridge Under construction Viaduct [76] Abutment walls were mostly complete, however, possible workmanship issues that had been reported by the Authority during a concrete pour were found to be severe. Abutment 2 required complete demolition, while Abutment 1 needed to be repaired. The demolition of Abutment 2 took place between March and June 2022, and the repair of Abutment 1 is ongoing as of June 14, 2022.[77] The rebuilding of these Abutments is to be done at the contractor's expense. As a result, falsework spanning SR-43 has not been put up yet.
15 Cole Slough Viaduct No current changes Viaduct Right of way leading up on both sides cleared, river basin is partially cleared.
16 Dutch John Cut Viaduct No current changes Viaduct Right of way leading up on both sides cleared, river basin is partially cleared.
17 9th Avenue Viaduct Under construction Viaduct Bridge is mostly complete. Embankments are being built up on either end.
18 Cairo Avenue Viaduct Completed Viaduct Dec 20, 2022 [78] Bridge is mostly complete. Embankments are being built up on either end.
19 Kings River Viaduct Under construction Viaduct Right of way leading up on both sides cleared, river basin cleared, test pilings finished in mid-2020. Three rows of bridge supports are in the process of being built up, with the northern bridge abutment having already been completed as of October 7th, 2022.[79]
20 Dover Avenue Overcrossing Completed 217.82 mi (350.55 km) Overcrossing May 3, 2023 [80]Dover Avenue Overcrossing opened on May 3, 2023, along with the Idaho Avenue Overcrossing
21 Excelsior Avenue Grade Separation Under construction 218.3 mi (351.3 km) GS [81] Bridge deck under construction
22 Elder Avenue Grade Separation No current changes GS
23 Flint Avenue Grade Separation Under construction 220.9 mi (355.5 km) GS [82] The bridge deck is complete.
24 Fargo Avenue Grade Separation Under construction 221.9 mi (357.1 km) GS [83] Bridge columns under construction
25 Hanford Viaduct Under construction Viaduct [84] Abutments under construction. All 286 bridge columns have been completed. Construction of the falsework for the superstructure is underway. As of September 27, 2022, 124 girders of the 978 total needed have been installed.[85]
26 Kings–Tulare Regional Station Planned 245 mi (394 km) Station Design contract awarded October 2022
27 Hanford Armona Road Grade Separation No current changes 224.92 mi (361.97 km) GS
28 Houston Avenue Grade Separation No current changes 225.96 mi (363.65 km) GS
29 Iona Avenue Grade Separation No current changes GS
30 Idaho Avenue Overcrossing Completed 227.96 mi (366.87 km) Overcrossing May 3, 2023 [86]Idaho Avenue Overcrossing opened on May 3, 2023, along with the Dover Avenue Overcrossing
31 Jackson Avenue Overcrossing Completed 228.97 mi (368.49 km) Overcrossing Sep 15, 2022 [87][88]Bridge was opened to traffic on September 15, 2022, and was the first structure to be completed in Kings County.
32 State Route 43 (Jersey Avenue) Overpass No current changes GS High speed rail will pass through a closed Jersey Avenue and under SR 43 which will be put on an elevated structure.
33 Kent Avenue Grade Separation Completed GS Oct 12, 2022 [89] [90] Structure completed and opened to traffic on October 12, 2022, and was the second structure to be completed in Kings County.
34 Kansas Avenue Grade Separation Under construction GS [91] Structure complete; paving needed
35 Lansing Avenue Underpass No current changes Underpass Agricultural underpass
36 Cross Creek Viaduct No current changes Viaduct Viaduct spanning Cross Creek.
37 SR 43 Overpass No current changes 235.82 mi (379.52 km) Overpass High speed rail crossing under a new SR 43 Bridge
38 Newark Avenue Overpass No current changes Overpass High speed rail crossing over Newark Avenue
39 Waukena Avenue Overpass No current changes Overpass High speed rail crossing over Waukena Avenue
40 Whitley Avenue Overpass Under construction 241.16 mi (388.11 km) Overpass High speed rail crossing over Whitley Avenue. Construction started in December 2022 and is expected to continue through 2023 and into 2024.
41 Tule River Viaduct Under construction Viaduct Viaduct/Pergola combination over SR-43, Popular Avenue, and the Tule River. SR-43 realigned. Over 100 Cast-In-Drilled-Holes have been drilled with 32 of 75 concrete columns to form the pergola structure being completed.

Formwork has begun being installed on the edge beams on the west side of the Viaduct as of July 21, 2021.

42 Avenue 88 Grade Separation Under construction GS Embankments and abutments complete.

Bridge deck has been complete for several months, awaiting paving of embankment ramps.

43 Deer Creek Viaduct Under construction Viaduct Viaduct spanning Deer Creek.
44 Avenue 56 Grade Separation Under construction 257.16 mi (413.86 km) GS Embankments have begun being built up, powerline and temporary road relocations are complete.
45 Avenue 24 Grade Separation Under construction 261.17 mi (420.31 km) Underpass Agricultural underpass. Utility relocations are complete, embankments are in the process of being built up.

CP4 (County Line-Poplar Avenue section)

CP4 includes 22 miles (35,4 km) adjoining the end of CP2-3 to the intersection of Poplar / Madera Avenue northwest of Shafter. The contract was awarded February 29, 2016, and a Notice Proceed was given on April 16, 2016.[68]

As of December 2022, 6 structures and 14 miles of guideway were complete, and all remaining 5 structures and 8 miles of guideway were under construction.[92] Construction Completion is scheduled for March 1, 2023, with Final Completion scheduled for May 3, 2023.

Current details are available on the Authority's CP4 package webpage.[93]

# CP4 Projects Project Status Mileage Type of Project Date of Completion Notes
1 Garces Highway Viaduct Completed Viaduct Jan 27, 2021 [94] Bridge allowing High Speed Rail to pass over Garces Highway
2 North-South Canal Culvert Under construction Culvert Culvert for Canal to cross under High Speed Rail embankment
3 Pond Road Viaduct Completed Viaduct [95]
4 Peterson Road Bridge Completed Grade Separation (GS) [96]
5 Sherwood Canal Culvert Completed Culvert Culvert for Canal to cross under High Speed Rail embankment. Completed sometime prior to Spring 2022.
6 Poso Creek Viaduct Completed Viaduct Oct 28, 2020 [97] 240 ft (73 m) length
7 McCombs Road Grade Separation Under construction GS [98] McCombs Road crossing over High Speed rail, BNSF tracks, and SR 43. Bridge abutments, pillars, girders, and precast concrete deck panels in place. Both embankments have already been paved.
8 SR 46 Underpass Under construction Underpass Rebuilt underpass enabling SR 46 to pass under High Speed Rail and BNSF tracks. Girders have been placed.
9 Poso Drive Underpass Under construction Underpass New underpass enabling Poso Drive to pass under High Speed Rail and BNSF tracks. Shoofly for BNSF tracks is being readied and a temporary bridge has been moved into place over the trench dug for the underpass.
10 Wasco Viaduct Under construction Viaduct/Pergola [99] All girders have been placed. Bridge deck edge walls have begun having their forms put up on half of the northern portion of the bridge.[100]
11 Kimberlina Viaduct Under construction Viaduct [101] Viaduct for High Speed Rail to pass over Kimberlina Road; concrete for the bridge deck has been completed. Rebar is being tied for the eastern stem walls and concrete will be poured throughout the spring. Western Stem walls have already been completed.
12 Merced Avenue Grade Separation Under construction GS All girders placed.

Further study

The Authority's Build HSR website contains detailed information and progress documents on the construction of the HSR infrastructure.

References
  1. "San Joaquin River Viaduct Chosen as Structure Project of the Year by the California Transportation Foundation". High Speed Rail Authority. May 27, 2021.
  2. CAHSRA. "Central Valley Status Report, December 2022" (PDF). p. 8.
  3. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Construction Package 4".
  4. "2022 Business Plan" (PDF). p. 31.
  5. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Construction Package 1".
  6. "2022 Business Plan" (PDF). p. 13.
  7. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Construction Package 2-3".
  8. "2022 Business Plan" (PDF). p. 22.
  9. "2022 Business Plan" (PDF). p. 42.
  10. "Caltrain Electrification Delayed to 2024 | Caltrain".
  11. "Metro to Approve Early Phase of Union Station Run-Through Tracks Construction". 24 May 2022.
  12. Michael Martinez (July 19, 2012). "Governor signs law to make California home to nation's first truly high-speed rail". CNN. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  13. "Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr". ca.gov. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  14. "High-Speed Rail Authority Hosts Official Groundbreaking Ceremony" (PDF). California High-Speed Rail Authority. January 6, 2015.
  15. "California High-Speed Train November 2008 Business Plan" (PDF). Hsr.ca.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  16. "Revised 2012 Business Plan" (PDF). Hsr.ca.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  17. "Project Update Report to the California State Legislature" (PDF). Hsr.ca.gov. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
  18. "2018 Business Plan" (PDF). Hsr.ca.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  19. Draft 2020 Business Plan
  20. 2022 Business Plan. Chapter 5
  21. "Bold Bets: California on the Move?". The Atlantic. February 25, 2015. Video of event
  22. "High-Speed Rail Authority Approves State Matching Funds to Extend Backbone of Statewide System" (Press release). California High-Speed Rail Authority. December 20, 2010. Archived from the original on December 26, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
  23. Cruickshank, Robert (August 12, 2014). "STB Approves Fresno to Bakersfield Route". California High Speed Rail Blog. Archived from the original on November 21, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  24. Sheehan, Tim (December 15, 2014). "U.S. board: Federal law on high-speed rail trumps state environmental lawsuits". The Fresno Bee.
  25. Sheehan, Tim (June 2, 2015). "Farm Bureaus jump into Supreme Court high-speed rail case". The Fresno Bee.
  26. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  27. "Tutor Perini Joint Venture Executes Contract for California High-Speed Rail Project". The Wall Street Journal. August 20, 2013.
  28. "California high-speed-rail groundbreaking pushed back another few months". San Jose Mercury News. September 17, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  29. Interview of Dan Richard by James Fallows at Bold Bets conference on February 25, 2015
  30. Sheehan, Tim (May 12, 2015). "Five construction teams invited to bid for next high-speed rail contract in Valley". The Fresno Bee.
  31. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  32. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-01-09. Retrieved 2016-01-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  33. "CA: High-Speed Rail Contract Inked for Kern County Stretch". Archived from the original on 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
  34. Weikel, Dan; Vartabedian, Ralph (June 8, 2015). "First phase of bullet train is cut due to Bakersfield, Shafter disputes". Los Angeles Times.
  35. "NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Board Approves Design Contracts to Prepare for Construction into Merced and Bakersfield". California High Speed Rail. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
  36. "Despite Hurdles, Pushback, Major Construction Under Way On High-Speed Rail Project". Construction Equipment Guide. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  37. CAHSRA. "High Speed Rail Board Awards Design Contract for Central Valley Stations".
  38. "Senate Bill No. 1029". California Legislature. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  39. "Connectivity Projects". California HSRA. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  40. "Caltrain Electrification Delayed to 2024 | Caltrain".
  41. "Metro to Approve Early Phase of Union Station Run-Through Tracks Construction". 24 May 2022.
  42. "Connectivity Projects". California HSRA. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  43. https://hsr.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Prop-1A-Funding-Plan-Independent-Financial-Advisor-Report-FINAL-090722-A11Y.pdf
  44. CAHSRA. "Central Valley Status Report, February 2022" (PDF). p. 18.
  45. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Road 27 Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  46. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Fresno River Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  47. "NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Overpass, Opens Roadway to Traffic in Madera County". California High Speed Rail. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
  48. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Avenue 15 Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  49. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Cottonwood Creek Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  50. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Avenue 12 Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  51. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Avenue 11 Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  52. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Avenue 10 Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  53. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Avenue 8 Overpass". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  54. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Avenue 7 Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  55. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | San Joaquin River Viaduct & Pergola". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  56. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Construction Update-May 2021 edition". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  57. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Veterans Boulevard". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  58. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Golden State Boulevard Realignment". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  59. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | State Route 99 Realignment". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  60. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Fresno Trench & State Route 180 Passageway". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
  61. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Tuolumne Street Bridge Construction". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
  62. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Tulare Street Undercrossing". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
  63. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Ventura Street Undercrossing". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
  64. "PHOTO RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Completes Signature Structure in City of Fresno". hsr.ca.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  65. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Muscat Avenue Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
  66. CAHSRA. "Central Valley Status Report, September 2022" (PDF). p. 18.
  67. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | American Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
  68. "Independent Financial Advisor Report" (PDF). Project Finance Advisory Ltd. September 4, 2022.
  69. CAHSRA. "Central Valley Status Report, February 2022" (PDF).
  70. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Adams Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  71. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | South Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  72. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Mountain View Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  73. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Conejo Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  74. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Fowler Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  75. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Davis Avenue Overcrossing". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  76. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | State Route 43 Tied Arch Bridge". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  77. "California High Speed Rail Construction Update" (PDF). Hsr.ca.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  78. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Cairo Avenue Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  79. CA High-Speed Rail DRONE UPDATE: Cairo Avenue Viaduct - Kings County, CA | 10/7/22, retrieved 2022-10-08
  80. Twitter https://twitter.com/CaHSRA/status/1653880529018847237?s=20. Retrieved 4 May 2023. {{cite web}}: |first1= missing |last1= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  81. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Excelsior Avenue Overcrossing". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  82. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Flint Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  83. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Fargo Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  84. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Hanford Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  85. CA High-Speed Rail DRONE UPDATE: Hanford Viaduct - Hanford, CA | 9/27/22, retrieved 2022-09-30
  86. Twitter https://twitter.com/CaHSRA/status/1653880529018847237?s=20. Retrieved 4 May 2023. {{cite web}}: |first1= missing |last1= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  87. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Jackson Avenue Overcrossing". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  88. "Twitter message". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  89. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Kent Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  90. "NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Completes Second Structure in Kings County". California High Speed Rail. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  91. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Kansas Avenue Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  92. CAHSRA. "Central Valley Status Update, February 2022" (PDF).
  93. CAHSRA website
  94. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Garces Highway Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  95. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Pond Road Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  96. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Peterson Road Bridge". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  97. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Poso Creek Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  98. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | McCombs Road Grade Separation". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  99. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Wasco Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  100. "California High-Speed Rail Project Drone Flyover UPDATE - Wasco, CA: 5/14/22 [4K 60FPS HDR] - YouTube". Retrieved 2022-05-15 – via YouTube.
  101. "BuildHSR | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Projects | Kimberlina Viaduct". Buildhsr.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to California High-Speed Rail.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.