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

The Arcadian Interstate 80 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project, identified under Encroachment Permit 03-25-6-BB-1515, involves the installation of broadband infrastructure consisting of conduit and fiber optic cable along various structures on Interstate 80. This project is being executed by Arcadian in coordination with the California Department of Technology and the California Department of Transportation District 3. The work is specifically located in Sacramento County between post mile 12.5 and 18.0, and in Placer County between post mile 0.0 and 43.2, covering areas within the cities of Auburn, Newcastle, Penryn, Roseville, and Colfax. This effort is associated with the linear broadband installation previously approved under Encroachment Permit 03-25-6-BB-0297. The project is classified as a forecast with a posted date of June 30, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 237130. According to a Notice of Exemption filed on June 24, 2026, the project is statutorily exempt from certain environmental review requirements under Public Resources Code Section 21080.51. Administrative oversight is managed by Dotrik Wilson, Branch Chief for Caltrans District 3 in Marysville, and Tiffanny Hale serves as the Project Manager for Arcadian. No specific contract value, period of performance, or detailed evaluation factors were provided in the available documentation.