Decision Memo Completed

Interstate 40 Broadband Flagstaff to New Mexico

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Coconino National Forest All Units

Installation of high-speed/capacity fiber optic backbone to interconnect Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices within the existing Interstate 40 right-of-way. Includes trenching, conduit and pull box installation, and vegetation trimming.

Location

Located within the Interstate 40 ROW, on the eastbound side. FRom the Country Club Drive Interchange east to the Forest boundary and continuing to the New Mexico state boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/08/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Interstate 40 Broadband Flagstaff to New MexicoDecision Signed Date: 05/07/2025
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management