725-6SV-0915 - Boring Project

Caltrans District 7 has approved an encroachment permit for SFPP, L.P. to conduct geotechnical borings along State Route 91 at Post Mile 16.605 in Bellflower, California, to assess potential soil and groundwater contamination from a damaged 16-inch subsurface fuel pipeline. The work will involve two locations within the state right-of-way using ground boring techniques with a maximum depth of 40 feet, a width of no more than two inches, and a total linear extent of 40 feet, ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding area. No utility relocations or new right-of-way acquisitions are required, and the project is strictly limited to investigative sampling without permanent infrastructure changes. The activity is documented under permit number 725-6SV-0915 and was posted as a forecast on October 24, 2025, with primary contact Mojgan Abbassi of Caltrans overseeing the project. All work will be conducted under the supervision of Caltrans to ensure compliance with environmental and right-of-way regulations, and the findings will inform further decisions regarding remediation or mitigation of hydrocarbon impacts from the pipeline incident.