This project will support a statewide effort to install broadband infrastructure within the State Highway System (SHS). The proposed work includes the installation of a fiber optic line, 41 vaults, and 9 splice vaults along 9.23 miles of SR 199.
Location
This project is located along SR199 (mostly eastbound side, only 1.5 miles on westbound) beginning at 41.795411, -124.058764 (the SR199 and S101 connection) and ending at 41.836136, -123.941922.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/08/2025
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Gasquet CalTrans Fiber Optic Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/03/2025 |
| Forests | Six Rivers National Forest |
| Districts | Gasquet Ranger District/Smith River NRA |
| Legal Land Description | 16N, 1E, Sec 03, 10, Humboldt Meridian; 17N, 1E, Sec 23, 24, 26, 34, 35, Humboldt Meridian; 17N, 2E, Sec 20, 21, 28, 30, Humboldt Meridian |