10-1T820: MER-5 Electrical Upgrades
Summary
SCH Number
2025060420
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 10
(DOT)
Document Title
10-1T820: MER-5 Electrical Upgrades
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/10/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Transpiration (Caltrans) proposes electrical upgrades to the existing Changeable Message Signs (CMS) at two locations in Merced County. Location 1 is on Interstate (I) 5 at Post Mile (PM) 22.590 and Location 2 is on State Route (SR) 152 at PM R10.763. The scope of work includes replacing the existing CMS Type 500 electrical components to upgrade them to CMS Type 800. All work will occur in Caltrans Right of Way. The purpose of this project is to ensure reliable real-time communication with the traveling public. The project is needed to ensure motorists are properly and timely notified of traffic and road conditions.
Contact Information
Name
Elizabeth Hummel
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Various
Counties
Merced
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
Interstate 5 and State Route 152
Other Location Info
I-5 at Post Mile (PM) 22.59 and SR-152 at PM R10.763
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The project will not affect any sensitive species or their habitat, any cultural or scenic
resources, or any other environmentally sensitive resources.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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