U.S. 101 Paso Robles Barrier Project Barrier Separation to Adjacent System
Summary
SCH Number
2026070689
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 5
(DOT)
Document Title
U.S. 101 Paso Robles Barrier Project Barrier Separation to Adjacent System
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/17/2026
Document Description
The project is located in San Luis Obispo County on State Route 101 in Paso Robles North of the SR 46 and US 101 North interchange. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to install a positive barrier on the right side of the northbound (NB) freeway lanes on US101 in San Luis Obispo County (SLO), between Post Miles (PM) 54.33/54.82. This Safe System project is proposed to be funded from the State Highway Operation Protection Program (SHOPP) Minor A Proactive Safety – Collision Severity Reduction Program (201.015) in the 2026/27 fiscal year (FY). The proposed safety improvements include installing 500 linear feet of Midwest Guardrail System (MGS), and installing 2,100 linear feet of Type 60M concrete barrier with openings incorporated at the overside drains at PM 54.47 and 54.65. Additional improvements include installation of two gates at the existing right-of-way fence. All proposed work will be done within the existing Caltrans right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Laura Riccardelli
Agency Name
Caltrans District 5
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Lucas Marsalek
Agency Name
Caltrans District 5
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Paso Robles
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Between the U.S. 101 northbound and Ramada Dr in Paso Robles CA, 93446.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1(c) (PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15301)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under Class 1(c) and meets the guidelines for an existing facility to be altered or repaired for the purpose of public safety. The proposed geotechnical site investigation has been reviewed and would have no significant environmental impacts. Appropriate avoidance and minimization measures for biological resources will be implemented.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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