725-6US-1090 - Utility Pole Replacement Project

Caltrans has approved an encroachment permit for Southern California Edison to replace deteriorated utility pole No. 5016337E and its associated overhead wiring along State Route 33 at Willey Street, postmile 10.12, in the City of Ojai. The work will involve minor excavation within the state right-of-way with a maximum depth of 10 inches, an average width of 24 inches, and a maximum length of 2 feet, and will include temporary traffic control measures to ensure public safety during construction. No relocation of public utilities or acquisition of additional right-of-way is required for this project. The permit is part of a utility pole replacement initiative under the project title 725-6US-1090, managed by Caltrans District 7 in Los Angeles, with the forecast posted on January 13, 2026. The primary point of contact for the project is Mojgan Abbassi, Senior Environmental Scientist, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries related to environmental compliance and permit conditions. All activities are confined to existing infrastructure boundaries and are designed to maintain operational safety without altering upstream or downstream utility configurations.