CVIN MMBN FRE SR 180 PM 83.828/87.716
Summary
SCH Number
2026080019
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
CVIN MMBN FRE SR 180 PM 83.828/87.716
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/3/2026
Document Description
This project would include the installation of approximately 3.8 miles of broadband infrastructure in California within the State Highway System, including Interstate routes. This Middle-Mile Broadband Network project will install the broadband infrastructure along the State Highway System (SHS) necessary to connect to a
third-party operated Last Mile Broadband Network which will bring internet connectivity to homes, businesses, and community institutions. This project will install broadband conduit and fiber along 3.8 miles of alignment along SR 180 between post mile 83.82 and 87.71, in Fresno County, as part of the Middle Mile Broadband Network. This project is an essential piece of a larger statewide program critical for expanding broadband access across the region.
Contact Information
Name
John Thomas
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Denise Williams
Agency Name
Central Valley Independent Network
Job Title
Construction Coordinator
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Navelencia
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
State Route 180 and Cove Ave.
State Highways
State Route 180
Other Location Info
Post Mile 83.828/87.716
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PCR 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
Senate Bill 156 (2021) as codified, requires the CPUC to work with stakeholders, especially Caltrans, to identify and prioritize locations on state highway rights-of way where the open access middle-mile network infrastructure can be constructed. (Gov. Code, § 11549.54.) As part of the legislative package to support this initiative, a statutory CEQA exemption was adopted. (Pub. Res. Code, § 21080.51.)
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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