Southbound Eureka Slough Bridge Emergency Detour
Summary
SCH Number
2026070057
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 1
(DOT)
Document Title
Southbound Eureka Slough Bridge Emergency Detour
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/2/2026
Document Description
The purpose of the emergency project is to complete immediate safety measures to
reduce live load on the left side of the southbound Eureka Slough Bridge. Vehicle traffic will be shifted to the right side of the bridge and bicycle traffic will be detoured off the highway shoulder onto the adjacent Humboldt Bay Trail. Tilt meters will be installed on the bridge.
Contact Information
Name
Felicia Zimmerman
Agency Name
Caltrans District 1
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Arcata, Eureka
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Citywide
State Highways
US Highway 101 PM 79.75/180.44
Waterways
Eureka Slough, Humboldt Bay
Other Location Info
US Highway 101 in Humboldt County from Post Miles 79.75
to 80.44. Southbound Eureka Slough Bridge and US 101 shoulder and the drainage
ditch west of the Southbound Eureka Slough Bridge
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15269(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The emergency project is needed to prevent or mitigate an emergency and maintain service essential to public health, safety, and welfare. The project is not long-term.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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