Clean Sediment from 4 Culverts on I-15 Near Fallbrook
Summary
SCH Number
2026010558
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Clean Sediment from 4 Culverts on I-15 Near Fallbrook
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/20/2026
Document Description
A culvert opening project at multiple culvert locations on I-15 in San Diego County. Project work at postmile 47.84 (system number 4784) consists of exposing the east side culvert opening with a backhoe and loader, and the removal of sediment with a mini dozer. The ingress/egress would be at the north side of the culvert and access to the west side of the inlet will be from the roadway. Project work at postmiles 47.73, 47.69 and 47.64 (system numbers- 4773,4769,4764) would be completed at the east side outlet using a mini excavator to expose the culvert openings. Sediment removal within the culverts would be completed using a vactor truck. The access to the inlets on the west side would be from the roadway.
Contact Information
Name
Morgan Tusa
Agency Name
Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Falbrook, Fallbrook
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
Four culvert locations off I-15
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15269
Reasons for Exemption
Project is determined to be an emergency due to an imminent threat to life and property. Caltrans is restoring property to it’s original capacity and standards, with no additional changes being made outside of the purpose for protecting against a emergency flooding and fire.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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