Red Rock Bump DDO
Summary
SCH Number
2026040682
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 9
(DOT)
Document Title
Red Rock Bump DDO
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/15/2026
Document Description
The project proposes to repair localized pavement damage at two locations along the
highway. At post mile (PM) 42.7, the existing pavement has experienced uplift and
cracking, resulting in a vertical displacement of approximately 3 inches and a
transverse crack across both southbound lanes; repairs will restore a smooth and safe
driving surface. At PM 41.2, pavement settlement caused by water overflow from a
clogged culvert has undermined the northbound #2 lane and shoulder over an area of
approximately 40 by 20 feet; work will include repairing the culvert, stabilizing the
subgrade, and reconstructing the pavement section. All work will occur within the
existing roadway footprint.
Caltrans has determined that the project will have negligible impacts on environmental
resources, with no anticipated adverse environmental effects.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Elder
Agency Name
California Dept of Transportation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Red Rock
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
14
Other Location Info
Post Mile 412/42.8
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b); 15269(b)
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of emergency pavement repairs and culvert-related roadway
stabilization to address localized uplift, cracking, and settlement within the existing
highway. All work would occur within the existing roadway footprint, would not
expand capacity or alter alignment, and would not result in significant
environmental impacts; therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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