Proposal to move Merced high speed rail station away from downtown faces new legal challenge

The controversial proposal to move the planned downtown Merced High Speed Rail station is now being challenged in court. A group called the Community Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CASE) filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court on Oct. 8. The suit seeks to prevent the authority from building the...

MCAG seeks public input on unmet transit needs across Merced County

MERCED — The Merced County Association of Governments is asking residents to weigh in on gaps in local bus service as part of its annual Unmet Transit Needs process, a state‑required review that helps determine how transportation funds may be used to improve mobility throughout the county. The...

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Assemblymember David Tangipa discusses High-Speed Rail troubles

Highway 41 Roadwork to Bring Traffic Delays Near Coarsegold

Drivers traveling Highway 41 north of Coarsegold should allow extra time Tuesday and Wednesday as Caltrans crews conduct asphalt work between Holly Lane and Cavin Lane. One-way traffic control is scheduled for October 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, weather permitting. Motorists should watch for...

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California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces in Kings and Tulare Counties, Four New Structures Push High-Speed Rail Progress to 66 Completed Along First 119 Miles

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California high-speed rail construction progress continues to gain momentum with four more structures completed in the Central Valley, marking eight completed so far in 2026. KINGS AND TULARE COUNTIES, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today announced the completion of four new structures...

California High-Speed Rail Authority finishes four additional structures

The California High-Speed Rail Authority recently completed four new structures in Kings and Tulare counties. The authority now has constructed 66 structures along the first 119 miles of construction in the Central Valley, including eight structures this year. “This summer has been one of progress,” Ed Fenn, California High-Speed Rail Authority chief of construction, said. […] The post California High-Speed Rail Authority finishes four additional structures appeared first on Transportation Today .

Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Merced County: Rest Area & Highway Lane Closures on I-5 and State Routes 59, 99 & 165 for October 11-17, 2026

(John C. Erreca Rest Area is Open) October 10, 2026 – Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Route 59 (SR-59), SR-99, and SR-165 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

Gas Price Spike Hits Commuting Students Hard at College of the Sequoias

Gas prices have risen sharply this year due to the ongoing war overseas. At the start of 2026, fuel prices averaged around $5 per gallon, but by fall it climbed to $6, creating financial strain for many College of the Sequoias students who commute long distances to campus. Back in...

Fresno restaurant finds new home in ‘iconic’ location after being forced out by high-speed rail

Libelua will relocate to the former Little Tokyo Gardens site in downtown Fresno, saving the historic building after high-speed rail construction displaced the original restaurant.

California High-Speed Rail Authority completes 4 more structures

State Route 43 Curved Bridge — the grade separation structure will take vehicular traffic over future high-speed rail tracks north of the city of Corcoran in Kings County. Cross Creek Viaduct — the second Kings County structure structure spans more than 2,500 feet and will carry trains over the waterway.

FlixBus service between Fresno and Las Vegas begins

There's a new service available for those traveling between Fresno and Las Vegas. FlixBus launched a route connecting the two cities.

Overturned big rig blocks SR-99 south of Stockton

(FOX40.COM) — State Route 99 was blocked by an overturned big rig between Stockton and Manteca, disrupting traffic in the San Joaquin Valley. Just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the California Department of Transportation announced that all southbound lanes of SR-99 were closed at French Camp Road. Caltrans traffic cameras showed some drivers turning around […]