SCL 280 Middlemile Broadband Network Project (EA 04-2Y240)
Summary
SCH Number
2022120623
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 4
(DOT)
Document Title
SCL 280 Middlemile Broadband Network Project (EA 04-2Y240)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/23/2022
Document Description
This project will include the installation of 5.4 miles of broadband infrastructure in Santa Clara County along Route 280 in San Jose. Construction will begin at the Route 280/101 separation line and end at the Route 17/280 separation line. This project is one section of the statewide commitment to supporting BMMN by delivering 10,000 miles of broadband infrastructure within the State Highway System (SHS).
Broadband conduit and fiber, along with the associated underground vaults, will be installed approximately every 2,500 feet.
All work will take place within 30 feet of Caltrans right-of-way (ROW). Project impact will be limited to Caltrans ROW along with existing paved surfaces and disturbed shoulders.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Gassner
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 4
Job Title
Environmental Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
State Highways
SR 280
Railways
Union Pacific Railroad
Waterways
Coyote Creek, Guadalupe River, Los Gatos Creek
Other Location Info
Coordinate details:
PM R0.0 - 37° 20’ 23.1” N, 121° 51’ 7.6” W
PM L5.4 - 37° 19’ 2.7” N, 121° 56’ 24.6” W
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080[b]; 14 CCR 15260 et seq.
Reasons for Exemption
Caltrans environmental analysis staff determined this project qualifies for a statutory exemption.