10-1T720-Culvert Replacement

The California Department of Transportation, District 10 in Stockton, is initiating a project to replace four damaged and failing culverts on State Route 26 and State Route 49 within Calaveras County. The scope of work includes the replacement of one culvert on State Route 26 at postmile 23.64 and three culverts on State Route 49 at postmiles 20.17, 20.20, and 20.24. All construction activities will be conducted within existing Caltrans Right of Way to improve motorist safety over these drainages. This project, identified as EA 10-1T720, has been granted a CEQA Categorical Exemption under 15301 for existing facilities and a NEPA Categorical Exclusion as of September 30, 2026. The project guidelines include specific pipe specifications and installation details, along with mandatory environmental commitments to protect biological resources, manage hazardous waste, and preserve cultural resources. The primary point of contact for this forecast is Associate Environmental Planner Ishnav Guleria.