P U B L I C N O T I C E Notice of Intent to Adopt a NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Study Results Available) El Dorado 2R Rehabilitation Do you want a public hearing on changes for Interstate 5? to Comments will be accepted from Sacramento END CONSTRUCTION June 10 to July 9, 2026. Derrick Ave PM 21.0 If there are no major comments or requests for a hearing, Caltrans will proceed with the project’s design. to to Kerman Coalinga WHAT IS BEING PLANNED? Caltrans is proposing to improve the pavement on Interstate to NOT Coalinga to SCALE I-5 between just south of the El Dorado Overcrossing to just south of Derrick Avenue. to WHY THIS PUBLIC NOTICE? Lemoore Caltrans has studied the effects this project may have on the environment. Our studies show it will not significantly affect the FRESNO quality of the environment. The report explains why it is called a COUNTY BEGIN Negative Declaration. This notice is to tell you of the preparation CONSTRUCTION of the Proposed Negative Declaration and of its availability for PM 10.0 you to read (and to offer the opportunity for a public hearing). WHAT’S AVAILABLE? to Gale Ave Los Angeles Maps for the Proposed Negative Declaration and other project information are available for review and copying at: • Caltrans District 6 Office at 1352 West Olive Avenue, Fresno, California 93728 on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • The Proposed Negative Declaration and Initial Study is also available at Coalinga-Huron District Library, 305 North 4th Street, Coalinga, California 93210 • Online at: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-6/district-6-projects/06-0y370 WHERE YOU COME IN? Do you have any comments about processing the project with a Negative Declaration and the Initial Study? Do you disagree with the findings of our study as set forth in the Proposed Negative Declaration? Would you care to make any other comments on the project? Would you like a public hearing? The date we begin accepting comments is June 10, 2026. Please submit your comments or request for public hearing via e-mail to: judith.lopez@dot.ca.gov or in writing to Judith Lopez, Senior Environmental Scientist. California Department of Transportation, 2015 East Shields, Suite A-100, Fresno, CA, 93726. CONTACT For more information about this project, please contact Haisam S. Soliman, Project Manager, at 559-240-5068 or by email at Haisam.soliman@dot.ca.gov. You may also contact Judith Lopez, Senior Environmental Scientist, California Department of Transportation, 2015 East Shields Avenue, Suite A-100, Fresno, CA 93726 or submit comments via email to: Judith.lopez@ dot.ca.gov. For all other state highway matters in the area, please contact the District 6 Public Information Office by email at d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov or call 559-444-2409. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals who require documents in alternative formats are requested to contact the Caltrans District Design Division (or Public Affairs Office) at 559-488-4067. TDD users may contact the California Relay Service TDD line at 1-800-735-2929 or Voice Line at 1-800-735-2922. El Dorado Ave