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Material Haul Along Avenue 128, Poplar Avenue, Avenue 144 And State Route 43, And Orange Avenue In Tulare And Kings Counties

  • Road Closures and Detours
  • Tulare, California
  • Start Date: Jan 26, 2026
  • End Date: Mar 1, 2026
  • Issued: Jan 22, 2026

Closure

Intermittent traffic impacts along Avenue 128, Poplar Avenue, Avenue 144, SR 43 and Orange Avenue in Tulare and Kings counties to transport materials to a high-speed rail construction site.

Hauling is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Monday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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Detour

Haul Route:

Materials will be hauled west on Avenue 128 in Porterville, CA; north on Poplar Avenue, west on Avenue 190, north on SR 43, then west on Orange Avenue to a high-speed rail construction site.

Fog Safety Advisory

Dense fog has been reported in the area, significantly reducing visibility and increasing driving hazards. Construction crews actively monitor weather conditions and follow strict protocols for visibility and fog safety. Please drive cautiously, allow extra travel time, and maintain a safe following distance.

Description

Tulare And Kings Counties, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in cooperation with design-build contractor Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture (DFJV), announces intermittent traffic impacts along Avenue 128, Poplar Avenue, Avenue 144, State Route (SR) 43 and Orange Avenue in Tulare and Kings counties to transport materials to a high-speed rail construction site. Hauling is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Monday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, March 1, 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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