Idlewild Salt Bunker Replacement

The Idlewild Salt Bunker Replacement project, managed by Caltrans District 1 in Eureka, involves the replacement of failing salt bunker walls at the Idlewild Maintenance Facility located on Route 199 at postmile 28.1 in Del Norte County, California. The current infrastructure, consisting of steel I-beams with timber lagging, has developed cracks and is failing to contain maintenance materials, leading to the corrosion of the storage barn's structural members. The primary objectives of this project are to increase salt storage capacity, preserve the structural integrity of the storage barn, and ensure the facility meets all EPA requirements. This project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 237990 and was documented via a Notice of Exemption on July 15, 2026. The exemption is claimed under the Common Sense Exemption as the work involves the maintenance of an existing facility with no significant environmental or historic impact. James McIntosh, Senior Environmental Scientist, serves as the primary point of contact for the lead agency.