El Dorado to Clinton Rehabilitation

The California Department of Transportation, District 6, is forecasting a project titled El Dorado to Clinton Rehabilitation, solicitation number 06-0W801, to be performed in Fresno, California. The scope of work involves potholing along State Route 99 between Belmont and Clinton Avenue to safely expose and record selected utilities. Contractors will utilize hydro-vacuum trucks along with compressed air or water to create excavations with a maximum depth of 10 feet and a surface width of 6 to 8 inches, potentially widening to 2 feet at the base. Following the recording of the utilities, all holes will be backfilled with fill material, compacted in layers, and restored to their original surface condition. All activities will be conducted within the existing right-of-way. This project has been granted CEQA and NEPA categorical exclusions, specifically Class 2(c), as the hydro-vacuum excavation method is determined to have no significant impact on environmental resources. The project is subject to specific environmental commitments, including the management of noise levels and protocols for the discovery of paleontological resources. The forecast was posted on October 1, 2026, with Judith Lopez serving as the primary point of contact for the agency.