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American Dark Fiber MEN 162 Broadband 0766 &0760

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American Dark Fiber, LLC, in partnership with the California Department of Technology, plans to deploy broadband infrastructure along State Route 162 in Mendocino County, covering multiple segments from post mile R0.112 to R29.621. The project involves laying fiber optic cable, conduit, and vaults within the state highway right-of-way to establish a middle-mile network that will connect to a third-party last-mile broadband system, enabling high-speed internet access for residents, businesses, and community institutions in underserved areas. This initiative supports Senate Bill 156, signed in 2021, which mandates the creation of an open-access middle-mile infrastructure to ensure equitable broadband availability across California. The absence of sufficient middle-mile capacity has long hindered connectivity in rural and remote regions, and this project is a critical step in fulfilling the state’s commitment to universal, affordable, and future-proof internet access. The effort is coordinated through Caltrans District 1 in Eureka, with Cassie L. Nichols serving as the primary point of contact for environmental and logistical coordination. The project was posted on June 1, 2026, as a forecasted opportunity under the California state infrastructure program.

General Info

American Dark Fiber to deploy fiber optic infrastructure along State Route 162 for open-access middle-mile broadband in underserved Mendocino County.

Agency

California → Caltrans, District 1 - Eureka

NAICS

237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Documents

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Notice of Exemption for American Dark Fiber MEN 162 Broadband Project

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Timeline

PostedJun 1

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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) 162 at post miles (PM) R0.112-0.636/ 0.866-8.238/ 9.598- 9.668/ 10.814-10.897/ 11.392-11.592/ 11.754-11.802/ 14.297-14.610/ 15.140-15.214/ 29.786-29.600/ 29.600-29.621in Mendocino County. 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.