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Road construction continues on Shirk Street, as the City of Visalia’s Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project enters new phases.

 

“This phase, known as Phase 2C, includes construction work from Pershing Avenue to Goshen Avenue, with Shirk Street closed from Pershing Avenue to Goshen Avenue,” shared Bryce Nagel, Assistant Engineer.

 

Work on Shirk Street from Pershing Avenue to Goshen Avenue is scheduled to be completed on Friday, April 17, 2026.

 

“In order to complete this important roadwork as quickly and safely as possible, Phase 3 of the project is ongoing and running alongside Phase 2C,” adds Nagel. “Phase 3 includes construction work from Goshen Avenue to Doe Avenue, with Shirk Street closed from Goshen Avenue to Doe Avenue.”

 

Goshen Avenue and Shirk Street intersection will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic but will remain open to eastbound and westbound traffic. Work on Shirk Street from Goshen Avenue to Doe Avenue is scheduled be completed on Friday, April 24, 2026.

 

Detours will be posted at Goshen Avenue, Doe Avenue, Plaza Drive, Akers Street, Hillsdale Avenue and State Route 198. Travelers are asked to proceed through the work areas cautiously and slow for the cone zone. Those who live, work, or are visiting businesses on Shirk Street will be able to access the area.

 

The City of Visalia is working with engineering firm VRPA Technologies, Inc. and construction management team NV5 on this project.

 

To receive text message updates on this project, text the word SHIRK to 1-(888) 477-3146.

 

For questions or more information, visit www.visalia.gov/shirk or contact the City of Visalia Building & Engineering Department’s Bryce Nagel at [email protected] or (559) 713-4197.