Major Storm Damage and Flooding in Imperial County
Summary
SCH Number
2026070225
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Major Storm Damage and Flooding in Imperial County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2026
Document Description
Emergency project to repair storm damage at various locations in Imperial County at State Route 78, 86, 98, 111, 115 and I-8. Caltrans will clean and repair all damage caused by Tropical Storm Juliette to ensure adequate surface runoff through the existing drainage systems for the safety of the motoring public. Project work consists of cleaning and sometimes repairing damaged culverts, flushing plugged drainages, removing excess material from inlets and outlets, replacing damaged drop boxes, and cleaning debris within Caltrans ROW. Six trees at WB I-8 Sunbeam rest area in El Centro will be cut, removed, and hauled out.
Contact Information
Name
Petra Samira El Shammas
Agency Name
Caltrans District 11
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Countywide
Other Information
Various locations along route 78, 86, 98, 111, 115, and the I-8
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15269(d)
Reasons for Exemption
Project is taken out by a public agency (Caltrans) to repair and restore an existing highway damaged by flood, storm, and land subsidence, provided that the project is within the existing right of way of that highway and is initiated within one year of the damage occurring.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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