1Q480-Emergency Sinkhole Dynamic Cone Penetration
Summary
SCH Number
2022120612
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 10
(DOT)
Document Title
1Q480-Emergency Sinkhole Dynamic Cone Penetration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/22/2022
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes an emergency investigation into a sinkhole using Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) subsurface soil testing under the northbound traveled lanes. The purpose of the project is to investigate the subsidence and prevent complete roadway failure. The need of this
project is to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, property, or essential public services.
Contact Information
Name
Katie Gilroy
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner/AH
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Dos Palos
Counties
Merced
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
This project is located on State Route (SR) 33, at post mile 4.1, near the City of Dos Palos, in Merced County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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