Lumen State Route 162 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project (Encroachment Permit 03-25-6-BB-0410)

The Lumen State Route 162 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project, identified by encroachment permit 03-25-6-BB-0410, involves the installation of critical broadband infrastructure in Glenn County, California. In coordination with the California Department of Technology and the California Department of Transportation, Lumen proposes to install conduit, fiber optic cable, and a vault at post mile 69.69 on State Route 162, near Willows. This project is being managed by Caltrans District 3, with Dotrik Wilson serving as the Project Manager and Dottie Wilson acting as the Branch Chief. The project has been issued a Notice of Exemption filed by the California Department of Transportation District 3, citing Public Resources Code Section 21080.51, which provides a statutory exemption for the installation of broadband infrastructure. While the specific contract value and period of performance are not detailed in the available documentation, the project is categorized under NAICS code 237130. Administrative oversight is provided by the Caltrans District 3 office located in Marysville, California.