726-6US-1725 - Utility Pole Replacement Project

Caltrans District 7 has approved an encroachment permit allowing Southern California Edison to replace two existing utility poles along the eastbound direction of State Route 118 at postmile 5.6/6.37 in the unincorporated community of Somis, Ventura County. The work includes the removal and installation of poles numbered #1247896E and #1247906E, along with necessary temporary traffic control measures to ensure safety during construction. All excavation activities are limited to a maximum depth of 72 inches, with an average width of 24 inches and a maximum length of 2 feet, and no relocation of public utilities or acquisition of additional right-of-way is required. The project does not involve any new utility infrastructure or significant land use changes beyond the immediate pole locations. The permit is associated with the project titled 726-6US-1725 - Utility Pole Replacement Project, forecasted on July 23, 2026, and managed by Caltrans under California’s oversight. Primary contact for permitting inquiries is Mojgan Abbassi, Senior Environmental Scientist, reachable at 213-312-7233 or d07.dep-encrpermits@dot.ca.gov. The work is confined to existing infrastructure within the state right-of-way and adheres to standard utility encroachment protocols without requiring environmental mitigation or public utility rerouting. The project supports routine maintenance and reliability upgrades to the electrical distribution system along SR-118.