High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Fall 2022 Construction Update

Last Updated on June 28, 2024 by Daily News Staff

FRESNO, Calif. –  The California High-Speed Rail Authority today released its Fall 2022 Construction Update highlighting continued progress on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.

Highlights include recent milestones, such as the completion of three high-speed rail grade separations. The video also includes new drone footage and updates across all Central Valley high-speed rail construction packages.

Since the start of construction, the California high-speed rail project has created nearly 9,000 construction jobs, a majority of which go directly to Central Valley residents. There are currently 171 miles under development and construction in the Central Valley with more than 30 active construction sites.

Source: California High-Speed Rail Authority

Check out these links for more information about California High Speed Rail:

CHRS: https://hsr.ca.gov/

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