San Benito Wildlife Crossing - Geotechnical Drilling
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Summary
SCH Number
2026030897
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 5
(DOT)
Document Title
San Benito Wildlife Crossing - Geotechnical Drilling
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes fifteen (15) geotechnical borings on and around US 101 near PM 1.4. These borings are intended to gather geotechnical data for the design of a wildlife overcrossing. The project requires a subsurface investigation to design structure foundations, assess potential for liquefaction and lateral spreading, and its effect on the structure.
Contact Information
Name
Dianna Beck
Agency Name
Caltrans District 5
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Aromas
Counties
San Benito
Regions
Southern California
Zip
95004
State Highways
US 101
Other Location Info
In San Benito County on US 101 near postmile 1.4
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306 - Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The planned work has been reviewed and it would have no significant environmental impacts. Appropriate avoidance and minimization measures for biological resources will be implemented.
County Clerk
San Benito
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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