Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project

Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project

Project Type: Roadway widening, street lights, installation of sewer and storm drain lines and curb and gutter.

Schedule: Construction is set to begin March 17, 2025 and will run through March 2026.

For Updates: For project updates, text SHIRK to 1-888-477-3146.

For Questions: Contact City of Visalia staff member Diego Corvera, PE, LCI, Senior Civil Engineer at [email protected] or (559) 713-4209 or contact Construction Manager Kolton Walker, PE, NV5, at (559) 355-9506 or [email protected].

Project Updates: 

October 10, 2025 - On Saturday 10/18/25 and Sunday 10/19/25, the roadway along Shirk Street at Pershing Avenue will be under construction for the installation of a sanitary sewer line on Shirk Street. 

During this construction work, access to Pershing Avenue west of Shirk Street will be closed from Saturday morning through Sunday evening to safely install the sanitary sewer line. Access for pedestrians and foot traffic will be provided to safely access the businesses on Pershing west of Shirk. This work through the Pershing intersection will conclude at end of shift Sunday evening. Vehicle access will be available after work completes Sunday evening. This temporary inconvenience is off set by the long-term improvements and safety benefits for City residents.

For questions on the project, please contact NV5 or Avison Construction:

Kolton Walker (NV5 Construction Manager): (559) 355-9506
Carlos Garcia (NV5 Inspector): (559) 978-4093
Mitch Kochergen (Avison Project Manager): (559) 718-1546
Shawn Jones (Avison Superintendent): (559) 212-5910

Project Improvement Schedule:

- Phase 1 (Shirk Street from Riggin Avenue to Doe Avenue): Substantially completed May 2025, striping improvements pending.  

- Phase 2 (Shirk Street from Hillsdale Avenue to Goshen Avenue): On-going through December 2025. In Phase 2, this section of roadway will need to be closed to complete the sewer and roadway improvements, hard closures will be adjusted to allow local traffic to access the area as work is completed.

- Phase 3 (Shirk Street from Goshen Avenue to Doe Avenue): Kicks off December 2025 and continues through early March 2026 as work continues and wraps up on project.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Will I be able to get to my home or business?

Yes, access will be provided for those who live and work in the area.  Access points may change during construction, but access will always be available.

Will shops and businesses be open during construction? Will driveways be open during construction?

Yes, the contractor will provide access points to all those who live and work in the area, as well as access to shops and businesses. If needed, the contractor will build temporary ramps to allow vehicles access to driveways.  Where there are multiple access points, some driveways will be closed.

How long will construction last?

Construction will begin March 2025 and is scheduled to continue through three phases with the project being completed in March 2026.

How do I stay up to date on updates and road closures?

To receive text message updates on this project directly to your phone, text the word SHIRK to (888) 477-3146.

Public Meetings Info: The Project Public Kick-Off Meeting was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ridgeview Middle School. The meeting covered the project's benefits to the community, the duration of the project, planned detours and road closures, pedestrian, bicycle and property access.

If you were unable to attend, view the presentation here.