Span-6 Needles to Vidal Junction Middle Mile Broadband Network Project 08-25-6-BB-0155
Summary
SCH Number
2026060443
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
(DOT)
Document Title
Span-6 Needles to Vidal Junction Middle Mile Broadband Network Project 08-25-6-BB-0155
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/10/2026
Document Description
This project proposes to install approximately 47.45 miles of broadband fiber conduit system along U.S. Route 95 (USR-95) starting at I-40/USR-95 post mile [PM] 57.10 in the City of Needles to PM 9.65 in Vidal Junction in San Bernardino County.
Contact Information
Name
Kenya Amezcua
Agency Name
Caltrans District 8
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Kimberly Ferguson
Agency Name
Arcadian Infracom
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Needles
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
08-SBD-95 PM 57.10/9.65
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
The work proposed under permit 08-25-6-BB-0155 meets the conditions established in the Senate Bill 156 for Statutory Exemption. This permit is a component of the statewide open-access middle-mile broadband network, constructed within 30 feet of right of way, and incorporates measures to address potential environmental impacts.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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