12-0W240 Minor A
Summary
SCH Number
2026050525
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 12
(DOT)
Document Title
12-0W240 Minor A
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 12 proposes a Minor A Safety Project, 0W240, on SR-73 (San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor), in the City of Irvine in Orange County, California. Specifically, this project is located 0.1 mile north of Bison Ave. Overcrossing (OC) and at 0.1 mile south of Macarthur Blvd. OC at Postmiles (PM) 23.5 and 23.7. The primary purpose of the project is to enhance safety and reduce the severity and number of fixed object collisions. The primary need for the project is that current safety devices are non-standard to Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) standards. The project will enhance safety and reduce collision severity by upgrading safety devices to meet current MASH standards. The proposed work includes installing concrete barrier guardrail at two locations on existing on/off-ramps and relocating an electrical cabinet. The project utilizes federal and state funds and the disturbed soil area for the proposed project is anticipated to be less than one acre within the State right-of-way (ROW).
Contact Information
Name
Danielle O Adili
Agency Name
Caltrans District 12
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Smita Deshpande
Agency Name
Caltrans District 12
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Irvine
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
SR-73 PM 23.5/23.7
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Class 1(d)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under CEQA Section 15301, Class 1(d), because it involves minor alterations of existing public facilities specifically, upgrading existing safety devices and installing concrete barrier guardrail within the existing State right-of-way. The work does not create additional capacity, will not result in significant environmental effects.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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