Closure
Intermittent traffic impacts along SR 43 and Iona Avenue in Kings County as crews transport materials to a high-speed rail construction site.
Hauling is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Sunday, March 15, through Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Detour
Haul Route:
- Materials will be hauled northbound on SR 43, then east on Iona Avenue to a high-speed rail construction site.
Trucks will be entering and exiting the construction site located on Iona Avenue. Drivers may experience delays and should proceed with caution. Haul route subject to change. Signage and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.
Description
Kings County, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in cooperation with design-build contractor Dragados Flatiron Joint Venture (DFJV), announces intermittent traffic impacts along State Route 43 and Iona Avenue in Kings County to transport materials to a high-speed rail construction site. Hauling is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Sunday, March 15, through Thursday, April 30, 2026.
This work is part of Construction Package 2-3 (CP 2-3), the 65-mile stretch of high-speed rail between East American Avenue in Fresno County and one-mile north of the Tulare-Kern County line.
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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