Potrero Canyon Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026050492
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 7
(DOT)
Document Title
Potrero Canyon Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2026
Document Description
The Caltrans Office of Design C has requested environmental clearance for a Geotechnical Field Investigation Encroachment Permit associated with the Potrero Canyon Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge oversight project along State Route 1, also known as Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), at Post Mile 37.548. The proposed project site is adjacent to the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades community, approximately 0.5 miles southeast of the intersection of Temescal Canyon Road and PCH. The purpose of this state-only funded project is to conduct geotechnical exploration to support a fault study and slope stability analysis for the PCH corridor near Will Rogers State Beach and Potrero Canyon Park. The work is needed to evaluate subsurface conditions critical for ensuring roadway safety and informing future design and construction decisions. A CEQA-only Categorical Exemption is anticipated at this time. The project will involve cone penetration tests (CPT) and geotechnical borings within and near the northbound shoulder of PCH at Post Mile 37.548, along the buried “old” PCH alignment below Potrero Canyon Park trail, and in another section near the northbound shoulder of PCH. Additional activities include site reconnaissance, non-intrusive utility surveys, pavement precoring, and restoration. All borings and CPTs will be backfilled with cement bentonite grout, and pavement repairs will match existing conditions. Environmental surveys will also be conducted to identify potential resources, with only minor surface disturbance anticipated. All work will be completed in accordance with the approved traffic control plan and environmental protection measures outlined in the encroachment permit application package.
Contact Information
Name
Nestor Espinoza
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation, District 7 (DOT)
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Brentwood-Pacific Palisades
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
The proposed project site is adjacent to the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades community, approximately 0.5 miles southeast of the intersection of Temescal Canyon Road and PCH.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6 (Section 15306)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed geotechnical investigation qualifies for a Class 6 Categorical Exemption because it consists solely of basic data collection activities needed to evaluate subsurface conditions for future design decisions. All disturbance will be minor, temporary, and fully restored, with work occurring within or adjacent to existing transportation facilities. The investigation will not result in any significant environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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