Century Link plans to replace copper cable with fiber optic. It would follow Hwy 16 from Sugar Grove to Troutdale. Most of the cable will be buried but some sections will be on existing poles.
Location
From Sugar Grove to Troutdale on State Route 16
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/15/2013
2
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Century Link Fiber Optic Cable | Decision Signed Date: 01/31/2014 |
| United Telephone Southeast dba CenturyLink Fiber Optic Cable Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/31/2014 Legal Notice Date: 07/25/2014 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Mount Rogers National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |