NEV 49 Vision Zero Shoulder Widening Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026050118
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 3
(DOT)
Document Title
NEV 49 Vision Zero Shoulder Widening Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/5/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to improve roadway conditions on State Route (SR) 49 in Nevada County from postmile (PM) 17.4, north of Old Downieville Highway, to 17.95, south of Crooked Arrow lane.
Contact Information
Name
David Gould
Agency Name
Caltrans District 3
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Nevada City
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
North of Old Downieville Highway and south of Crooked Arrow Lane
Jobs
2
State Highways
State Route 49
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, Class 1 (d)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under Class 1(d), section 15301 Existing Facilities as the project proposes to improve roadway conditions of State Route 49 in Nevada County. Project would widen shoulders to 4 feet and install shoulder and centerline rumble strips. Roadway signs will be added/or upgraded within the project limits to accommodate the shoulder widening.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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