Hardwire Existing Solar Panel Signs, and Refresh Pavement Markers on SR 111
Summary
SCH Number
2026091068
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Hardwire Existing Solar Panel Signs, and Refresh Pavement Markers on SR 111
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/24/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes to upgrade existing solar powered flashing beacons to hardwired flashing beacons to prevent panel theft and increase consistency of the flashers. Caltrans also proposes to refresh pavement markings throughout the intersection and install signal ahead pavement markings to increase driver visibility and awareness. Other work activities include refreshing pavement delineation across the intersection, removing existing solar panels from signal ahead signs on both northbound and southbound sides of SR 111. Caltrans will install new modified electrical system with flashing beacon at each sign and install new signal ahead pavement markings on westbound SR 86. The project also includes temporary construction signs, traffic control. No new signs are being installed but 4 signs will be upgraded with flashing beacons.
Contact Information
Name
Emery McCaffery
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Heber
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
SR 111 and 86
Other Location Info
Northbound and southbound sides of SR 111 adjacent to SR 86 in Heber, CA
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 to upgrade existing solar powered flashing beacons to hardwired flashing beacons to prevent panel theft and increase consistency of the flashers. Caltrans also proposes to refresh pavement markings throughout the intersection and install signal ahead pavement markings to increase driver visibility and awareness.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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