California High-Speed Rail Reaches New Milestone in Central Valley

The California High-Speed Rail project has reached a new milestone with the completion of the Whitley Avenue underpass, located in Kings County. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

California High-Speed Rail Marks a Major Achievement

On Thursday, the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced the completion of the Whitley Avenue underpass as part of the Merced-Bakersfield stage of the project.

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This critical infrastructure was built with Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture and includes a two-lane underpass and a pedestrian pathway.

It replaces the old crossing at Whitley Avenue, which is one of the 222 planned grade separations across the 119-mile stretch between Madera and Bakersfield.

Future Prospects for the California High-Speed Rail Project

The California High-Speed Rail project continues to gain momentum despite facing opposition. The state’s leadership remains determined to see the project through to completion, with a commitment to building a fully electrified rail system. As of now, more than 60 miles of guideway have been completed, and over 50 structures are already in place for track laying.

The authority is optimistic about meeting upcoming milestones, such as laying the first tracks in Central Valley next year.

With 171 miles of track under design and construction, the project is making substantial progress, with 30 structures currently under construction in key counties.

Source: www.newsweek.com

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