Micro-surfacing and Shoulder Backing along SR 78 in east San Diego County
Summary
SCH Number
2025090754
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Micro-surfacing and Shoulder Backing along SR 78 in east San Diego County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2025
Document Description
Caltrans proposes micro-surfacing and adding rumble strips on the roadway surface from edge of pavement to edge of pavement, and to provide 3-feet wide shoulder backing outside the shoulder, installing common construction stationary signs on the shoulder to guide motorists during construction, and includes restriping, and roadway signs. The project is located in far eastern San Diego County along State Route 78 (SR 78) in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, and the project site borders the Imperial County line. All work will occur within Caltrans state right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Emery McCaffery
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area of eastern San Diego County
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
In far eastern San Diego County along State Route 78 (SR 78) in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, and the project site borders the Imperial County line
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair, maintenance, of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Caltrans proposes micro-surfacing and adding rumble strips on the roadway surface from edge of pavement to edge of pavement, and to provide 3-feet wide shoulder backing outside the shoulder, installing common construction stationary signs on the shoulder to guide motorists during construction, and includes restriping, and roadway signs.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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