10-1L870 Mer 165 Intersection Control
Summary
SCH Number
2023030621
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 10
(DOT)
Document Title
10-1L870 Mer 165 Intersection Control
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/23/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes a safety improvement project at the intersection of State Route 165 and Geer Avenue in the unincorporated City of Hilmar within Merced County. The project proposes to reduce the number and severity of broadside collisions at this location through intersection control improvement by installing a traffic signal with no protected left hand on Geer Avenue.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Coley
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 10
Job Title
Acting Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Hilmar
Counties
Merced
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Northern California
Cross Streets
Intersection of State Route 165 and Geer Avenue
State Highways
165
Schools
Elim Elementary,Irwin High,Hilmar High,Hilmar Middle,Colony Basi
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR 15301 Class 1(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under CEQA Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities as the project is a safety improvement project to reduce the number and severity of broadside collisions, and has no significant environmental impacts.