Director’s Order _1T990_ SBD-40 San Bernardino- Truck Fire

Caltrans District 8 is preparing to address significant roadway damage on westbound Interstate 40 between Hector Road and the Desert Oasis Rest Area in Newberry Springs, California, resulting from a major truck fire involving five vehicles, three of which were fully engulfed. The incident caused extensive harm to the pavement and dike structure, blocking all westbound lanes and necessitating urgent repair work within Caltrans’ right of way. The project is authorized under a Director’s Order, indicating a streamlined process for emergency or high-priority repairs, and is assigned the internal reference number 1T990 SBD-40. The work is forecasted to proceed under the agency’s administrative control without a formal solicitation, as the nature of the damage calls for immediate response. All activities will be conducted in compliance with environmental and safety protocols under the oversight of Caltrans personnel in San Bernardino/Riverside. Gita Tokhmafshan, Senior Environmental Planner, is the primary point of contact for inquiries, and the project is officially recorded in the Caltrans CEQA Net system with the identifier 2026060193, with a posted date of June 4, 2026, suggesting the project is scheduled for implementation in the near future.