Last Chance Grade Permanent Restoration Project
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021110050
Lead Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 1
(DOT)
Document Title
Last Chance Grade Permanent Restoration Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
7/17/2026
Document Description
The project will permanently address the instability and potential roadway
failure on U.S. 101 between post miles 12.7 and 16.5 in Del Norte County, by constructing a tunnel to bypass the landslide.
Contact Information
Name
Stephen Umbertis
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Del Norte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Hwy 101 in Del Norte County from Post Mile 12.5-16
State Highways
Hwy 101
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Transportation
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Joint EIR/EIS)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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