Hazmat Spill Cleanup

Caltrans District 6 is managing an emergency hazardous waste spill cleanup project on State Route 46 in Kern County, California, specifically west of Wasco between post miles 45.0 and 46.5. The project was initiated following a truck fire that released a high-pH corrosive material onto the pavement and adjacent shoulder swales. Although the material was not toxic and did not penetrate the soil profile, the scope of work required the removal and disposal of contaminated soil, the rebuilding of affected swales, and the repair of the damaged pavement. The project is classified under NAICS code 562910 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1, 14 CCR 15300, as it involves the maintenance and repair of existing facilities without significant environmental impact. Robert Scott, an Environmental Scientist, serves as the primary point of contact for the lead agency. The project was formally documented with a signing date of August 5, 2026.