Construction begins on first aerial structure for California HSR project

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor
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Construction has begun on the first aerial structure that will eventually host 200 mph rail as part of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's high-speed project.

 

“Continued progress on the high-speed rail program is evident by the work being done today at the Fresno River Bridge,” said CHSRA CEO Jeff Morales. “Californians will continue to see more jobs and sustainable construction activity as we ramp up building high-speed rail in the Central Valley.”

Workers began the process of constructing the foundation for the Fresno River Viaduct in Madera County and will gradually complete the 1,600-foot structure by segments. They started by assembling the rebar cages and digging the holes for the production piles, which serves as the foundation for the bridge columns.

This viaduct will stretch from Raymond Road to Watson Street, crossing State Route 145, the Fresno River, and will run parallel with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway track.

Tutor Perini/Zachry/Parsons, a Joint Venture (TPZP), is the design-build team in charge of delivering Construction Package 1 (CP 1), the first 29-mile stretch between Avenue 17 in Madera County to East American Avenue in Fresno County.

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