Arcadian Interstate 80 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project (Encroachment Permit 03-25-6-BB-1515)

Arcadian is partnering with the California Department of Technology and Caltrans to deploy broadband infrastructure along Interstate 80 in Sacramento and Placer Counties, focusing on the installation of conduit and fiber optic cable on existing transportation structures. This initiative is an extension of a previously approved linear broadband project under Encroachment Permit 03-25-6-BB-0297 and is now formally authorized under Encroachment Permit 03-25-6-BB-1515, ensuring alignment with state transportation and telecommunications standards. The project aims to enhance regional middle-mile connectivity by leveraging state-owned right-of-way to expand broadband access without disrupting highway operations. The effort is led by Arcadian with oversight from Caltrans District 3 based in Marysville/Sacramento, and the primary point of contact for the state is Dotrik Wilson, Branch Chief, while Tiffanny Hale of Arcadian serves as the Project Manager. The contract was posted on June 30, 2026, and while no solicitation number or NAICS code is listed, the scope is clearly defined as a civil infrastructure undertaking within the transportation corridor. All work will occur exclusively within California state lines, with no additional geographic or jurisdictional boundaries specified beyond the I-80 corridor in the two counties. The project’s implementation is anticipated to support long-term digital connectivity goals across Northern California without requiring new public land acquisition.