ED - 50 Cold Plane and HMA (03-4G080)
Summary
SCH Number
2026080586
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 3
(DOT)
Document Title
ED - 50 Cold Plane and HMA (03-4G080)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/18/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes a highway maintenance pavement project to preserve the existing facility and prevent further deterioration of the roadway. The project is in El Dorado County along the corridor of State Route (SR) 50, from Post Mile (PM) 73.00 to 77.30. This project is needed as the existing pavement shows signs of distress and poor ride quality. This project will increase the remaining service life of the existing pavement.
All work will be completed within existing roadway prism, and no new pavement will be required. Project will not require staging or temporary construction
Contact Information
Name
Mundeep Purewal
Agency Name
Caltrans District 3
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
SR-50/ Sawmill Road, SR-50/Blue Lake Ave.
Zip
96150
State Highways
SR 50
Other Location Info
Project on SR 50 from PM 73.00/77.30, 0.3 mile north of Sawmill Road to 0.1 mile north of Blue Lake Ave.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because it falls under Class 1 Existing Facilities - Categorical Exemption. The project does not have the potential to have an adverse effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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