Director’s Order _1T990_ SBD-40 San Bernardino- Truck Fire
Summary
SCH Number
2026060193
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
(DOT)
Document Title
Director’s Order _1T990_ SBD-40 San Bernardino- Truck Fire
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2026
Document Description
The proposed Director’s Order (DO) project consists of repairing roadway damage caused by the incident on westbound Interstate 40 (I-40) between Hector Road and the Desert Oasis Rest Area in Newberry Springs. The incident involved five vehicles, including three semi-trucks that became fully engulfed in flames. The fire blocked all westbound lanes and caused significant damage to the roadway, including the pavement and the dike. All work will occur in Caltrans’ right of way (ROW).
Contact Information
Name
Gita Tokhmafshan
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Interstate 40 (I-40) between Hector Road and the Desert Oasis Rest Area in Newberry Springs.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities,14 CCR § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under CEQA (Class 1) Existing Facility because it consists of minor repair and maintenance of existing facilities with no expansion of use, and no exceptions apply. No work will take place beyond Form adapted from Appendix E of the CEQA Guidelines August 2024.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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