3A959 - Replacement of Thirteen (13) Damaged Lighting Assets on Various Routes in San Diego County.
Summary
SCH Number
2026010667
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
3A959 - Replacement of Thirteen (13) Damaged Lighting Assets on Various Routes in San Diego County.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/21/2026
Document Description
Caltrans is proposing the in-kind replacement of multiple damaged light poles as a result of vehicle collisions north of Interstate 8. The assets are located along various routes & postmiles (PM) in San Diego County, California. Locations are along interstate I-05 (PM 38.5, 43.0, and 60.095), I-08 (PM 6.26), I-15 (8.1, 36.9, 36.9, 43.1), State Route 52 (SR-52) PM 7.8, SR-78 (PM 0.604, 7.13, 11.508), & SR-163 (PM 8.9). Work would include: 1). removal and disposal of existing damaged poles, 2). installation of new light poles matching existing type, height, and location, 3). reconnection of electrical service, and 4). minor excavation and concrete work for pole foundations, as needed, traffic control during construction. No new lighting locations will be added; all replacements are in-kind and within existing disturbed Caltrans right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Joshua Espinoza
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Job Title
Environmental Scientist - Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Vista
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
33.040711, -117.173666; 33.163234, -117.264243; 33.464482, -117055824; 32.482205, -117.064972; 33.120235, -117.074140; 33.120085, -117.074049; 33.170189, -117.085380; 32.502478, -117.080709; 33.105118, -117.203146; 33.111968, -117.142647; 33.082902, -117.111259; 32.500328, -117.082109;
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 - PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 - Operation, repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public structures involving negligible or no expansion of existing use.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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