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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, is executing the Middle-Mile Broadband Network project under Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-26-6-BB-0104. This initiative, established by Senate Bill 156, aims to create an open-access network to increase the affordability and availability of high-speed internet across California by connecting the State Highway System to third-party Last Mile Broadband Networks. The broader effort involves installing approximately 10,000 miles of infrastructure, including subsurface conduits, fiber, and network repeater hubs at 50-mile intervals. The specific scope for this permit involves the installation of approximately 13,056 feet of underground high-density polyethylene conduit and fiber-optic cable along State Routes 70 and 395 in Lassen County. Work will be performed within the Caltrans right-of-way, specifically from post mile 1.459 to 3.858 on State Route 70 and post mile 4.505 to 4.556 on State Route 395. The project includes the installation of nine underground vaults measuring 2 by 3 feet and the placement of temporary traffic control devices and signage. All activities are generally restricted to within 30 feet of the highway rights-of-way and are exempt from environmental review under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.51.

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

PDF•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

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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.