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.
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