Bishop MTS Utilities and Fencing
Summary
SCH Number
2026011003
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
Bishop MTS Utilities and Fencing
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2026
Document Description
The project will construct a chain link fence, driveway, and bring utility hookups to the property line for the Caltrans Bishop Maintenance Station expansion. Approximately 1700 feet of 6-foot chain link fencing will be placed around the sub-parcel, joining the existing Bishop Caltrans Maintenance Station perimeter fence. A curb cut in City of Bishop sidewalk will be required to construct a 24-foot driveway, with gate, to provide access the parcel from Spruce Street. Pavement trenching approximately 200 feet long and 36 inches deep is required to bring the City of Bishop Water/Sewer and Southern CA Edison Electrical hookups to the property line. An encroachment permit from the City of Bishop will be obtained for utility work and driveway construction.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Flink
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Environmental Planner/ Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Emily Flink
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Environmental Planner/ Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Bishop
Counties
Inyo
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Statewide
Cross Streets
Spruce Street/ Wye Road
Zip
93514
State Highways
US Route 6
Other Location Info
n Inyo County, in Bishop near U.S. Route 6 post mile 0.13, on Spruce St. /Wye Rd.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Caltrans has determined the proposed fence, driveway, and utility hook up installation will not have significant impacts by incorporating proper and accepted Caltrans standard practices and environmental commitments.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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