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Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-26-6-BB-0179 for the ADF-G17-CD2-UG1

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American Dark Fiber, in collaboration with the California Department of Technology, is proposing to install approximately 393 feet of underground high-density polyethylene conduit with fiber-optic cable within the Caltrans right-of-way along State Route 36 in Tehama County. This initial segment is part of a larger statewide effort to deploy roughly 10,000 miles of middle-mile broadband infrastructure along California’s State Highway System, including interstate routes. The installation will include two underground vaults, each measuring 36 inches by 60 inches, along with temporary traffic control devices, all confined within existing highway rights-of-way and minimizing disruption to paved surfaces, shoulders, and maintained Caltrans property. The network will feature subsurface conduit and fiber-optic cable, supplemented by network repeater hubs every 50 miles and various types of vaults—pull, splice, and buried—at strategic intervals to support signal integrity and maintenance access. This initiative fulfills the mandate of Senate Bill 156, signed into law in July 2021, which requires the creation of an open-access middle-mile broadband network to ensure universal high-speed internet access across California. The project directly addresses the critical gap in infrastructure that has hindered connectivity in underserved communities by providing the backbone to connect with third-party last-mile networks that deliver service to homes, businesses, and public institutions. The deployment is designed to adapt to the diverse topography and geographic conditions found statewide while maintaining compliance with existing right-of-way limitations, typically staying within 30 feet of highway boundaries. The broader goal is to enhance broadband accessibility and affordability for all Californians, forming a foundational layer of digital infrastructure essential for economic, educational, and social equity well into the future.

General Info

Install 393 feet of fiber conduit in Caltrans right-of-way, advancing statewide 10,000-mile 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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NONE

Documents

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Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-26-6-BB-0179 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

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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 393 feet of underground high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit with fiber-optic cable within the Caltrans right-of-way (ROW) along State Route 36 in Tehama County, California. The proposed work includes placement of temporary traffic control devices and signage and installation of two 36-inch-wide by 60-inch-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.