Building the US’s first 200+mph & 100% renewably powered high-speed rail. #BuildHSR
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is responsible for planning, designing, building and operation of the first high-speed rail system in the nation. California high-speed rail will connect the mega-regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs and preserve agricultural and protected lands. By 2033, the system will run from San Fra
06/17/2026
The Authority recently attended the Merced County Fair to share updates on project progress in the Merced area and throughout the Central Valley.
It was a great day to talk all things high-speed rail with the surrounding community! 🚅⚡
🚗 OPEN TO TRAFFIC: Excelsior Avenue Grade Separation
📍Kings County, CA
With utility and road work wrapped up, we’re excited to shift traffic and open the newly completed Excelsior Avenue grade separation, located just east of State Route 43. The roadway is now realigned slightly north taking traffic up and over the future high-speed rail tracks.
About the structure:
✅ Spans 218 feet long, more than 43 feet wide
💪 Includes over 1,150 cubic yards of concrete & 233,377+ lbs. of steel
Excelsior Ave. is one of the 61 structures completed across the first 119 miles of high-speed rail construction. Cheers to being another step closer to high-speed rail in California!
With 61 projects complete and 81 miles of guideway finished, the 119 miles of initial high-speed rail is getting closer to completion every day!
Take a closer look at the recently completed Road 26 and SR-43 at Jersey Avenue grade separations + get updates on construction happening now throughout the Central Valley in Fresno, Kings County and more.
Get more information at BuildHSR.com! 🚅⚡
06/11/2026
This week, we welcomed California State Association of Counties (CSAC) staff and representatives from various county agencies on a tour of the Hanford Viaduct in Kings County! 🤝🚅⚡
While on site, they learned about what it took to build the largest viaduct in the Central Valley currently underway, as well as how contractor Dragados-Flatiron JV, CP 2-3 manufactured thousands of pre-cast elements needed for the 65-miles known as Construction Package 2-3. Thanks for visiting high-speed rail construction!
Learn more about the high-speed rail project's largest viaduct and other massive grade separations at BuildHSR.com!
06/09/2026
Happy Month! Over the weekend, we had a great time sharing project updates, connecting with the community, and celebrating at Fresno Pride! 🎉
We're looking forward to more opportunities to chat about all of the exciting things happening now with the California high-speed rail project! 🚅
06/04/2026
California High-Speed Rail Authority 🤝 Kiewit Corporation, Stacy Witbeck, Herzog
Swipe to learn more about the Track and Systems Construction Contract! Get more information here: https://bit.ly/3RDDHUs
06/03/2026
Joshua Hurlbert has been appointed to the role of Chief Technology Officer for the Authority! 🎉
Hurlbert brings extensive experience to this position after serving as the Director of Information Technology at Brightline West Trains since 2023 and holding similar roles at Ticketmaster, Texas A&M University, the U.S. Army + more. Welcome aboard!
Here's another look at the recently opened SR-43 at Jersey Avenue Grade Separation in Kings County!
This grade separation brings the total number of finished structures to 61 along the first 119 miles of active construction in the Central Valley.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4o3J8Ie |
06/02/2026
FULL SPEED AHEAD: The California High Speed Rail Authority 🚅⚡
📅 June 17th from 5:30pm-8:30pm
📍 Elite Event Hall @ Fresno, CA
Join us and WTS - Central California for an evening of high-speed rail progress, networking, and more, featuring Authority Chief of Contracting Emily Morrison and Chief of Small Business Catrina Blair.
Register + get more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-speed-ahead-the-california-high-speed-rail-authority-tickets-1990109321553?aff=oddtdtcreator
06/01/2026
Big news for California’s high‑speed rail future! 🎉
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors approved the first phase of the nation’s largest and only high‑speed rail track and systems installation effort — a major milestone on our path to delivering true high-speed rail.
The American-led team of Kiewit, Stacey Witbeck, and Herzog will install the track, overhead contact system, train control and communications infrastructure needed to transform the 119 miles of guideway being completed in the Central Valley into an electrified high-speed rail system capable of speeds up to 220 mph.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3RDDHUs | 🚅⚡
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