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Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project: ADF-F18-CD4-UG5; 04-25-6-BB-2014

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American Dark Fiber, in coordination with the California Department of Technology, will install approximately 353 linear feet of underground fiber optic infrastructure within Caltrans right-of-way along U.S. Route 101 and State Route 1 near Mill Valley in Marin County, specifically between Post Miles 4.013 and 4.200. This project, designated as the F18 UG-5 segment of the Middle-Mile Broadband Network, involves placing three 1.25-inch and one 2-inch diameter high-density polyethylene conduits containing fiber optic cable, along with two pull vaults measuring 36 inches wide by 60 inches long and 24 to 36 inches deep. Construction methods include open trenching and, where necessary, horizontal directional drilling, with excavations typically 12 to 24 inches wide and up to 48 inches deep. Trenches will be kept short, backfilled or covered overnight, and steel plates will be deployed at driveways and access points to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow. All work is confined to existing transportation corridors including paved and gravel shoulders, embankments, and landscaped areas, with no expansion beyond current rights-of-way. Installation techniques will prioritize avoidance of environmental sensitivities and existing utilities, and temporary traffic control devices, fencing, and fiber optic markers will be employed as needed to ensure safety and compliance. The project is managed under Caltrans District 4 with environmental oversight provided by Patrick Co, and operational coordination handled by Zack Baayen of American Dark Fiber.

General Info

American Dark Fiber installs fiber optic conduits in Caltrans right-of-way along US-101 and SR-1 near Mill Valley using trenching and directional drilling.

Agency

California → Caltrans, District 4 - Bay Area/Oakland

NAICS

237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Mill Valley, CA

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NONE

Documents

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Notice of Exemption for Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project 04-25-6-BB-2014

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PostedJul 2

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Caltrans, District 4 - Bay Area/Oakland

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / Agency

California → Caltrans, District 4 - Bay Area/Oakland

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Contacts

Patrick CoEnvironmental Scientist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Zack BaayenVP of Operations

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

American Dark Fiber, in coordination with the California Department of Technology, proposes installation of approximately 353 linear feet of new underground fiber optic infrastructure using high-density polyethylene conduit with fiber optic cable within Caltrans right-of-way along U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1 near Mill Valley in Marin County, between Post Miles 4.013 and 4.200. The project consists of the F18 UG-5 segment of the Middle-Mile Broadband Network and includes installation of three 1.25-inch and one 2-inch diameter high-density polyethylene conduits containing fiber optic cable and two pull vaults measuring 36 inches wide by 60 inches long by 24 to 36 inches deep. Construction activities include placement of temporary traffic control devices and signage, open trenching, horizontal directional drilling or boring as needed, and installation of associated conduit, vaults, fiber optic markers, and related facilities. Trenching will generally involve excavation approximately 12 to 24 inches wide and up to 48 inches deep. Open trenches will be limited in length, and all trenches and pits will be backfilled or covered during non-working hours. Steel plates will be used as needed to maintain traffic flow at driveways and access points. All work will occur within existing Caltrans right-of-way and previously disturbed transportation corridors, including paved roadway shoulders, gravel shoulders, roadside embankments, and landscaped areas. Installation methods will be selected to avoid sensitive environmental resources and existing utilities to the extent practicable. No expansion beyond existing rights-of-way is proposed.