US 6 Temporary Roundabout
Summary
SCH Number
2026010411
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 9
(DOT)
Document Title
US 6 Temporary Roundabout
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/15/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to convert the US 6 and Wye Road intersection from a two-way stop to a temporary roundabout. Increased utilization of the intersection has resulted in a higher frequency in traffic conflicts for all roadway users. The current facility has a higher total crash rate than the statewide average for this type of facility.
Contact Information
Name
Amber Stoerp
Agency Name
Caltrans District 9
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Bishop
Counties
Inyo
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
US 6 and Wye Road
Zip
93514
Airports
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
Other Location Info
Inyo County
Bishop, California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Existing Facilities, Class 1 (c)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project will occur on the existing highway within Caltrans right-of-way and will not create additional automobile lanes. The proposed project will not impact any known environmental resources.
County Clerk
Inyo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit LCI’s Accessibility Site.