Closure
Road closure along Fifth Avenue, between Niles and Waukena/Orange avenues in Kings County for ongoing work on a high-speed rail grade separation.
Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

Detour
NORTHBOUND FIFTH AVENUE DETOUR:
- Traffic going northbound on Fifth Avenue will be detoured west on Orange Avenue, north on SR 43, north on 5 ½ Avenue, then east on Niles Avenue to Fifth Avenue.
SOUTHBOUND FIFITH AVENUE DETOUR:
- Traffic going northbound on Fifth Avenue will be detoured west on Orange Avenue, north on SR 43, north on 5 ½ Avenue, then east on Niles Avenue to Fifth Avenue.
Signage and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. Access will be maintained to all residents and property owners.
Description
KINGS COUNTY, CALIF. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in cooperation with design-build contractor Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture (DFJV), announces a road closure along Fifth Avenue, between Niles and Waukena/Orange avenues in Kings County for ongoing work on a high-speed rail grade separation. Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
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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