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American Dark Fiber MEN 1 Broadband Permit # 0943

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American Dark Fiber, LLC, in partnership with the California Department of Technology, plans to deploy broadband infrastructure along State Route 1 between post miles 20.805 and 20.828, including fiber optic cable, conduit, and vaults, to support a statewide open-access middle-mile network. This initiative aligns with Senate Bill 156, signed into law in July 2021, which mandates the creation of a public middle-mile network to bridge connectivity gaps and ensure all Californians have access to reliable, high-speed internet. The infrastructure will connect to a third-party last-mile network, enabling service delivery to residences, businesses, and community institutions that currently lack adequate broadband access. The project is being administered by Caltrans, District 1 – Eureka, with Cassie L. Nichols serving as the primary point of contact, and is scheduled to be posted for public review on June 3, 2026, as part of California’s broader effort to expand equitable, affordable, and future-proof internet access across the state.

General Info

American Dark Fiber to deploy fiber optics along State Route 1 for statewide open-access broadband per SB 156.

Agency

California → Caltrans, District 1 - Eureka

NAICS

237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Documents

(1)

Notice of Exemption for American Dark Fiber MEN 1 Broadband 0943

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Timeline

PostedJun 3

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Caltrans, District 1 - Eureka

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / Agency

California → Caltrans, District 1 - Eureka

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Cassie L NicholsSr. Environmental Scientist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

American Dark Fiber, LLC (ADF), in coordination with the California Department of Technology (CDT), proposes to install broadband infrastructure consisting of fiber optic cable, conduit and vaults on State Route (SR) 1 at post miles (PM) 20.805 20.828. Purpose: This Middle-Mile Broadband Network project will install the broadband infrastructure along the State Highway System (SHS) necessary to connect to a third-party operated Last Mile Broadband Network which will bring internet connectivity to homes, businesses, and community institutions. Need: In July 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 156 to create an open-access middle-mile network to bring high-speed broadband service to all Californians. The lack of available middle-mile broadband infrastructure has been a major issue in connecting Californias communities. The statewide open-access middle-mile network included in SB 156 is a foundational investment to ensure every Californian has access to broadband Internet service that meets the connectivity needs of today, and well into the future. This project intends to support providing critical statewide broadband infrastructure to enhance access to and increase the affordability of high-speed internet for all Californians.