Cap existing abandoned sewer lines
Summary
SCH Number
2025070602
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 7
(DOT)
Document Title
Cap existing abandoned sewer lines
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2025
Document Description
This project proposes to cap the sewer lines that were abandoned during the construction of I-405 (in the 1960’s) and were improperly sealed along the freeway embankment. The project is located on I-405 from West Century Blvd Undercrossing (PM 22.2) to West Florence Ave Overcrossing (PM 23.4) in the City of Inglewood, within Los Angeles County. All work will be within the operational Caltrans right-of-way. The purpose of this project is to properly and securely seal abandoned sewer pipelines to avoid any future wastewater spills within Caltrans right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Adam Avila
Agency Name
Caltrans District 7
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Inglewood
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
Between West Century Blvd Undercrossing (PM 22.2) to West Florence Ave Overcrossing (PM 23.4)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; 14 CCR 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project will involve minor removal of fill to expose sewer lines where they daylight at the embankments. There is very little vegetation within the project limits and any vegetation that is present is ornamental, ruderal, or disturbance oriented. Impacts to trees, or sensitive plants or wildlife will not occur as a result of this project.