U.S. Route 97 Roadway Realignment
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2002082102
Lead Agency
California Department of Transportation, Headquarters
Document Title
U.S. Route 97 Roadway Realignment
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
11/1/2002
Present Land Use
Residential, Manufacturing, Commercial, County Residential Agricultural and Open Space
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to construct an access-controlled section of highway on new alignment in and near the City of Dorris, Siskiyou County. Purpose of the project is to upgrade this section of Route 97 to current hioghway design standards and to improve safety fro the general public. Existing route has nonstandard geometrics, including three 15-mph curves on the main street through the town and the nonstandard curve alignment on the butte north of town. Includes construction of an access-controlled interchante at First Street, a railroad overhead structure, and an at-grade intersection at Richardson Road. One "no-build" alternative and two "build" alternatives-each with an opteional alternative to realign the curve on Dorris Hill-were considered. Alternative 2B(a), with the First Street undercrossing, is the preferred alternative. New alignment would move truck and through-traffic outside of the City of Dorris, provide a grade separation from the railroad, and improve access for businesses and residences in the interregional area.
Contact Information
Name
Wayne Wiant
Agency Name
Caltrans
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Dorris
Counties
Siskiyou
Cross Streets
First/Main Streets
Zip
96023
Total Acres
134
State Highways
97
Township
48N
Range
1E
Section
31
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Caltrans
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
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