Freeman Gulch Safety Improvements Environmental Document
Freeman Gulch Safety Improvements Environmental Document
Caltrans has prepared a draft Environmental Document for this project.
The open comment period will be between August 10, 2026, and September 8, 2026. Only comments submitted during the official comment period will be included as part of the final environmental document. Any comments submitted as part of another phase of this project or outside of the official public comment period will not be included in the final environmental document.
Welcome
Overview:
Caltrans has prepared this Draft Environmental Document, which examines the potential environmental impacts of alternatives being considered for the proposed project. The document explains why the project is being proposed, the alternatives being considered for the project, the existing environment that could be affected by the project, potential impacts of each of the alternatives, and proposed avoidance and minimization measures.
Caltrans invites you to view the draft environmental document and submit a comment. Documents are located in the right sidebar. To comment, click the blue "Continue" button at the bottom of this page or the "Participate" tab at the top of this page.
Schedule:
Draft Environmental Document: July 2026
Public Comment Period: August 10, 2026 — September 8, 2026
PA&ED: November 11, 2026
Project Advertised: September 3, 2029
Award Contract: November 13, 2029
Begin Construction: 2030
*Project schedule is subject to change.
What happens next:
After comments are received from the public and the reviewing agencies, Caltrans may: 1) give environmental approval to the proposed project, 2) do additional environmental studies, or 3) abandon the project. If the project is given environmental approval and funding is appropriated, Caltrans could design and construct all or part of the project.
Map:
Environmental Contact:
Amber Stoerp, Environmental Scientist,
500 South Main Street, Bishop, California 93514
Email: 09-39140@publicinput.com
A hard copy of the draft environmental document is also available at the following locations:
- The Ridgecrest Branch Library at 131 East Las Flores Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 during business hours.
- The Caltrans District 9 Office (Bishop) at 500 South Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514 during business hours.
Caltrans makes every attempt to ensure our documents are accessible. Due to variances between assistive technologies, there may be portions of documents which are not accessible. Where documents cannot be made accessible, we are committed to providing alternative access to the content. Should you need additional assistance, please contact us at (916) 654-2852 or visit https://dot.ca.gov/request-ada-compliant-documents.
