Repair of 10 Culverts using CIPP along SR 78
Summary
SCH Number
2025120546
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Repair of 10 Culverts using CIPP along SR 78
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/12/2025
Document Description
Caltrans proposes to repair 10 culverts using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining on State Route 78 (SR 78) at various locations from 0.3 miles west of West Zoo Road to 0.3 miles east of Casner Road in San Diego County. This project will not require temporary construction easements, permits to enter, or permanent acquisitions. This project will include shoulder, lane, and/or ramp closures to allow sufficient space for the contractor to access the culvert end treatment (AKA drainage inlet, etc.). No detours are required for this project. Work adjacent to the culvert end treatments will be limited to workers on foot with hand tools only. Construction equipment will be parked on the paved area and is limited to a vactor truck to clean the culverts, a CCTV/Cure truck for video and curing of culvert, and a service truck for unrolling liner. Signs are limited to Temporary Construction Area Signs, which will be placed in the vicinity of the culvert work and will not be installed in paved nor unpaved areas.
Contact Information
Name
Emery McCaffery
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated San Diego County
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Along State Route 78 (SR 78) at various locations from 0.3 miles west of West Zoo Road to 0.3 miles east of Casner Road in San Diego County
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. Specifically, Caltrans will repair 10 culverts using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining on State Route 78 (SR 78) at various locations from 0.3 miles west of West Zoo Road to 0.3 miles east of Casner Road in San Diego County.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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