Closure
Intermittent road closures along West Avenue, between University and Weber avenues in Fresno. Work will include construction of a high-speed rail grade separation.
Work is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, and will continue through Jan. 4, 2026.
Detour
Eastbound Mckinley Avenue Detour From Marks Avenue:
Traffic going east on McKinley Avenue will be detoured north on Marks Avenue, east on Clinton Avenue, then south on West Avenue to McKinley Avenue.
Northbound Golden State Boulevard To Eastbound Mckinley Avenue Detour:
Traffic going north on Golden State Boulevard to eastbound McKinley Avenue will be detoured onto northbound SR 99, exit on the Clinton Avenue off-ramp, east on Clinton Avenue, then south on West Avenue to McKinley Avenue.
Northbound State Route 99 To Eastbound Mckinley Avenue Detour:
Traffic going north on SR 99 to eastbound McKinley Avenue will be detoured north to the Clinton Avenue off-ramp, east on Clinton Avenue, then south on West Avenue to McKinley Avenue.
Southbound State Route 99 To Eastbound Mckinley Avenue Detour:
Traffic going south on SR 99 to eastbound McKinley Avenue will be detoured to the Clinton Avenue off-ramp, east on Clinton Avenue, then south on West Avenue to McKinley Avenue.
Westbound Mckinley Avenue Detour From West Avenue:
Traffic going west on McKinley Avenue will be detoured north on West Avenue, west on Clinton Avenue, then south on Marks Avenue to McKinley Avenue.
Signage will be in place to direct traffic. Access will be maintained to all businesses and property owners.
Description
Fresno, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in cooperation with design-build contractor Tutor-Perini / Zachry / Parsons (TPZP), announces intermittent road closures along West Avenue, between University and Weber avenues in Fresno. Work will include construction of a high-speed rail grade separation. Work is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, and will continue through Jan. 4, 2026.
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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