NEV 49 Dual Barrel Culvert Replacement (EA 03-2N080)

The California Department of Transportation District 3 is initiating the NEV 49 Dual Barrel Culvert Replacement project (EA 03-2N080) located on State Route 49 at post mile 17.76 in Nevada County. The primary objective of the project is to mitigate the risk of imminent roadway failure by replacing a failed dual barrel corrugated metal pipe culvert with a reinforced concrete pipe dual barrel culvert. The scope of work includes mobilization, removal of the existing culvert, installation of new inlet and outlet headwalls, placement of rock slope protection, and the implementation of a water diversion system, shoring, and traffic control. The project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 237310. It has been determined to be exempt under CEQA Class 1(d) and categorically excluded under NEPA, as the work occurs within an existing roadbed without expanding the facility's use. Key administrative requirements include consultation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to acquire a 1610 exemption. Project management is led by Zabi Sakhi, with Jason Ammerman serving as the primary environmental contact. No borrow or disposal activities are required for this project.