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Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0293 for the CVIN, dba Vast Networks State Route 299 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project

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CVIN, dba Vast Networks, is proposing to install broadband infrastructure along State Route 299 in Shasta County between post miles 75.551 and 80.115 as part of a larger statewide initiative to deploy approximately 10,000 miles of middle-mile fiber optic network along California’s State Highway System. The project involves placing two 1½-inch high-density polyethylene conduits with a minimum 48-inch depth of cover, installing 25,200 linear feet of fiber optic cable, setting up eleven standard poly/concrete vaults for splice and pull access, and using 5-inch cased bores to safely cross roadways. Work will occur within Caltrans right-of-way, primarily impacting existing paved surfaces, shoulders, and disturbed areas, with minimal disruption to the surrounding environment. Temporary traffic control, vegetation removal, and erosion control measures will be implemented as needed, and dewatering will be conducted at bore sites with all water removed from the area. Network repeater hubs will be placed roughly every 50 miles to maintain signal integrity across the statewide network. This initiative supports the objective of Senate Bill 156, signed in July 2021, which mandates the creation of an open-access middle-mile broadband network to ensure universal, affordable, and future-ready internet access for all Californians. The infrastructure installed along Route 299 will connect to third-party last-mile providers, bridging the gap between core statewide networks and end-user communities. By leveraging the existing state highway right-of-way, the project minimizes environmental and land use impacts while prioritizing efficient deployment. The work is being coordinated with Caltrans District 2 and the California Department of Technology, and the permit for this segment is formally tracked under Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0293, with project oversight handled by David DeMar of Caltrans and Mike Stewart of Vast Networks. The broader goal is to eliminate broadband deserts by building a resilient, publicly accessible backbone that enables equitable connectivity across urban and rural regions of California.

General Info

CVIN to install fiber optic infrastructure along CA State Route 299 for statewide open-access broadband network.

Agency

California → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

NAICS

237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Documents

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Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0293 Notice of Exemption

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Timeline

PostedJul 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / Agency

California → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Mike StewartDirector of Marketing and Business Development

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+1 (555) 000-0000

David DeMarBranch Chief

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

CVIN, dba Vast Networks, in coordination with the California Department of Technology and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), proposes to install broadband infrastructure consisting of conduit, fiber optic cable, and vaults on State Route 299 between post mile (PM) 75.551 and PM 80.115 in Shasta County. This project would include the installation of approximately 10,000-miles of broadband infrastructure throughout California within the State Highway System, including Interstate routes. Due to the varied topography and locations of the 10,000-mile broadband infrastructure across the State of California, the design would be dependent on project site features. Work would include the installation of subsurface broadband conduit and fiber, the installation of network repeater hubs at approximately 50-mile intervals, as well as the installation of vaults (Pull, Splice, and Buried) at various locations. All work will take place within 30-feet of highway rights-of-way except where not feasible. The areas of project impact in most areas will be limited to the existing paved surfaces, disturbed shoulders, and maintained Caltrans right-of-way. 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. Scope of Work Work within the existing Caltrans right-of-way would include the following: Placement of temporary traffic control devices and signage. Removal of minor vegetation. Install approximately 25,200 linear feet of broadband conduit and fiber optic cable, generally consisting of two (2) 1 ½-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) ducts, with a minimum depth of cover of 48 inches. 5-inch cased bore would be used to cross Caltrans roadways. Installation of underground fiber optic cable. Excavation of bore pits planned within project limits. Standard bore pits typically measure approximately 3 feet wide by 5 feet long by 4 feet deep. o Dewatering within and adjacent to bore pits would occur as necessary, with water removed from the site. Installation of eleven (11) standard poly/concrete vaults measuring 3 feet wide by 5 feet long by 3 feet deep. Application of temporary and permanent erosion control, as needed.