CVIN MMBN FRE SR 180 PM 83.828/87.716

Caltrans District 6 is overseeing the installation of approximately 3.8 miles of broadband infrastructure along State Route 180 in Fresno County, California, specifically between post mile 83.82 and 87.71. This Middle-Mile Broadband Network project involves the installation of broadband conduit and fiber optic infrastructure within the State Highway System to enable connectivity with a third-party operated Last Mile Broadband Network. The ultimate goal of this infrastructure is to provide essential internet access to homes, businesses, and community institutions as part of a larger statewide program to expand broadband access across the region. The project is classified under NAICS code 237130 and is managed by Caltrans, with John Thomas serving as the Senior Environmental Planner and lead agency contact. Legally, the project is supported by Senate Bill 156 of 2021 and Government Code section 11549.54, which mandate the prioritization of open access middle-mile network infrastructure on state highway rights-of-way. Additionally, the project has been granted a statutory CEQA exemption under Public Resources Code section 21080.51, as documented in the Notice of Exemption signed on July 31, 2026.