Cold Plane and HMA on I-15 in San Diego County
Summary
SCH Number
2026070772
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Cold Plane and HMA on I-15 in San Diego County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes a highway maintenance project consisting of cold planning and paving the asphalt portion of the I-15 managed lanes with 0.25’ of hot mix asphalt HMA (Type-A) to extend the life of the pavement. Surface elevation of new pavement will be the same as existing pavement. This project will also incorporate electrical work to remove and replace the guide wire that is located under the movable barrier. Electrical guide wire is proposed to be buried 3-feet under the movable barrier. The project site is in San Diego County from 0.5 miles to 0.01 miles south of the route 56/15 separation. All work will be in State right-of-way and will not exceed 3-feet in depth.
Contact Information
Name
Emery McCaffery
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area near Poway, CA
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
In San Diego County from 0.5 miles to 0.01 miles south of the route 56/15 separation.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair, maintenance, of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Specifically, Caltrans proposes a highway maintenance project consisting of cold planning and paving the asphalt portion of the I-15 managed lanes with 0.25’ of hot mix asphalt HMA (Type-A) to extend the life of the pavement. Surface elevation of new pavement will be the same as existing pavement.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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