Closure
MULTIPLE CLOSURES:
- Road closure along Shaw Avenue between Forestiere and Blythe avenues;
- Road closure along Cornelia Avenue at the intersection of Shaw Avenue;
- Road closure along Jennifer Avenue between Gates and Shaw avenues;
- Lane closures along Shaw Avenue between Blythe and Sonora avenues;
- Lane closure along Blythe Avenue between Gates and Shaw avenues.
Work is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sep. 24, 2025.

Detour
EASTBOUND SHAW AVENUE TRAFFIC DETOUR:
Traffic going along eastbound Shaw Avenue will be detoured south on Hayes Avenue, east on Gettysburg Avenue, south on Polk Avenue, east on Ashlan Avenue, north on Brawley Avenue, then east on Shaw Avenue.
WESTBOUND SHAW AVENUE TRAFFIC DETOUR:
Traffic going along westbound Shaw Avenue will be detoured south on Brawley Avenue, south on Weber Avenue, north on Marty Avenue, west on Ashlan Avenue, north on Polk Avenue, west on Gettysburg Avenue, north on Hayes Avenue, then west on Shaw Avenue. Traffic going along westbound Shaw Avenue can also be detoured north on Brawley Avenue, west on Bullard Avenue, south on Veterans Boulevard, then west on Shaw Avenue.
NORTHBOUND GOLDEN STATE BOULEVARD TRAFFIC DETOUR:
Traffic going along northbound Golden State Boulevard will be detoured west on Ashlan Avenue, north on Polk Avenue, west on Gettysburg Avenue, north on Hayes Avenue, west on Shaw Avenue, north on Veterans Boulevard, then north on Golden State Boulevard.
SOUTHBOUND GOLDEN STATE BOULEVARD TRAFFIC DETOUR:
Traffic going along southbound Golden State Boulevard will be detoured south on Veterans Boulevard, east on Shaw Avenue, south on Hayes Avenue, east on Gettysburg Avenue, south on Polk Avenue, then east on Ashlan Avenue to Golden State Boulevard.
Signage and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. Pedestrian access will be restricted in some areas. Access to all businesses and residents will be maintained.
Description
Fresno, CALIF. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in cooperation with design-build contractor Tutor-Perini / Zachry / Parsons (TPZP), announces multiple closures along Shaw, Cornelia, Jennifer and Blythe Avenues in Fresno for utility work. Work is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday,
Sep. 25, 2025.
This work is part of Construction Package 1 (CP 1), the first 32-mile stretch of high-speed rail between Avenue 19 in Madera County and East American Avenue in Fresno County.
All construction activities and schedules are subject to change. The California High-Speed Rail project is considered a critical infrastructure sector, and as the project continues, staff, contractors and construction workers are following specific guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This schedule is subject to change. For up-to-date information please visit BuildHSR.com or the Caltrans Quickmap. Traffic laws will be fully enforced and commuters are expected to be aware of the surrounding activities, remain alert and watch for construction vehicles and personnel. The public is asked to drive carefully and be extra cautious while traveling though the construction areas.
Contact
Augie Blancas
California High-Speed Rail
(559) 720-6695
augie.blancas@hsr.ca.gov
Ramiro Diaz
California High-Speed Rail
(559) 577-2246
ramiro.diaz@hsr.ca.gov
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