The beginnings of the Fresno River Viaduct can now be seen. This week, crews have begun the process of constructing the foundations for the 488m segmental viaduct.
A joint venture design-build team of Tutor Perini, Zachry and Parsons (TPZP) is in charge of delivering the first 47km stretch of the railway.
The Fresno River Viaduct will cross State Route 145 and the Fresno River, and will run parallel with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway track. Construction of the viaduct is expected to take between nine and twelve months.
Approximately 75 people will work on completing the structure including TPZP subcontractors Becho, Landavazo Bros and Schwager Davis, with materials being supplied by Martinez Steel Corporation and Outback Materials.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is responsible for planning, designing, building and operation of the USA’s first high-speed rail system. By 2029, the system will run from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours. The system will eventually extend to Sacramento and San Diego for a total of about 1,290km with up to 24 stations.
