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Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-26-6-BB-0104 for the ADF-F42-CD2-UGA

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American Dark Fiber, in coordination with the California Department of Technology, plans to install approximately 13,056 feet of underground high-density polyethylene conduit with fiber-optic cable within the Caltrans right-of-way along State Routes 70 and 395 in Lassen County. The project includes placing temporary traffic control devices, installing nine underground vaults measuring 2 feet wide by 3 feet long, and conducting all work within the existing Caltrans right-of-way. This segment is part of a larger initiative to deploy approximately 10,000 miles of broadband infrastructure across California’s State Highway System, including Interstate routes. The broader network will feature subsurface conduit and fiber, network repeater hubs every 50 miles, and various types of vaults—pull, splice, and buried—at strategic locations. All construction will occur within 30 feet of highway rights-of-way, primarily impacting paved surfaces, disturbed shoulders, and maintained Caltrans property, with design tailored to local topography and site conditions. The purpose of this middle-mile broadband network is to connect to a third-party last-mile service provider, enabling high-speed internet access for homes, businesses, and community institutions statewide. This effort fulfills the mandate of Senate Bill 156, signed into law in July 2021 by Governor Gavin Newsom, which requires the creation of an open-access, statewide middle-mile infrastructure to ensure equitable broadband access for all Californians. The lack of robust middle-mile infrastructure has long hindered connectivity, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and this project represents a foundational investment to bridge that gap. By leveraging existing highway corridors, the initiative aims to enhance both the availability and affordability of high-speed internet, supporting long-term economic, educational, and civic needs across the state. The project is formalized under Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-26-6-BB-0104, with primary oversight from Caltrans District 2 in Redding and key contacts including David DeMar and Mark Hines.

General Info

Install fiber-optic conduit along State Routes 70 and 395 to deploy statewide open-access broadband per SB 156.

Agency

California → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

NAICS

237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

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Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-26-6-BB-0104 Notice of Exemption

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Timeline

PostedJun 17

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

Contacts2 people available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

California → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

David DeMarBranch Chief

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Mark HinesNot Specified

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

American Dark Fiber, in coordination with the California Department of Technology, proposes installation of approximately 13,056 feet of underground high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit with fiber-optic cable within the Caltrans right-of-way (ROW) along State Routes 70 and 395 in Lassen County, California. The proposed work includes placement of temporary traffic control devices and signage and installation of nine 2-foot-wide by 3-foot-long underground vaults. Construction activities will occur entirely within the existing Caltrans ROW. 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.