EXTEND MGS RIV 215
Summary
SCH Number
2026100856
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
(DOT)
Document Title
EXTEND MGS RIV 215
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2026
Document Description
The project proposes to upgrade existing metal beam guardrail to Midwest guardrail system (MGS) along southbound Interstate 215 (I-215) and the southbound Los Alamos Road off-ramp near Los Alamos Road in Riverside County. This project will upgrade existing asphalt concrete (AC) dike. Additionally, the project includes four guardrail locations and one temporary construction staging area on Interstate 15 (I-15). The proposed guardrail for three of the new locations will anchor to the existing bridge railing. The construction of a concrete barrier transition will be required to anchor new guardrail to existing bridge rail, as well as the MVP that will be added on the I-215 southbound near the southbound Los Alamos Road off-ramp. All construction work is within State R/W.
Contact Information
Name
Cesar Garcia
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist – Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Murrieta, Wildomar
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
Interstate 215;015
Other Location Info
PM: R10.89/ R11.6; 8.5/ 18.00
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15301 Class 1(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a Class 1 exemption because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or features, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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