RIV 10 Wiley's Well SRRA (Water/ Wastewater)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040709
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
(DOT)
Document Title
RIV 10 Wiley's Well SRRA (Water/ Wastewater)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/15/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes to upgrade the water and wastewater systems at Wiley's Well Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA), located on the north side of Interstate 10 (I-10) in Riverside County. The project is located between Post Mile (PM) R134.80, Wiley’s Well Road interchange, and PM R144.50, about 0.6 miles west of Mesa Drive interchange near Blythe.
The project would consist of constructing and installing a new 9.5-mile water supply line from Wiley’s Well SRRA to PM R144.50 near Blythe; Upgrade wastewater system, restroom’s fixtures; install new leech lines in the existing leach field; water storage tank and booster pump replacement; install permanent desert tortoise fencing around the SRRA and from post mile R135.04 to R 136.75 on both sides of I-10 within the Caltrans right of way; and replace current trash receptacles with raven deterrent trash receptacles.
No work would occur in the parking lot, and all work would be within Caltrans Right of Way. The SRRA would remain closed during construction.
Contact Information
Name
Malisa Lieng
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Branch Office Chief, Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Blythe, Unincorporated
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Wiley's Well Rd and Mesa Dr
State Highways
Interstate 10
Airports
Blythe Airport
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec 15301, Class 1(d)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing
facilities, mechanical equipment, and public structures with no expansion of former use.
The project plans to restore or rehabilitate deteriorated and damaged structures,
facilities and mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and
safety.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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