Ct PUBLIC NOTICE S Gulbrans Coltrans Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration and Opportunity for a Virtual Public Hearing (Study Results Available) Bakersfield 99 Rehabilitation 2 (South) Do you want a virtual public hearing on changes proposed for State Route 99 in Kern County? PUBLICCOMMENT PERIOD Comments will be accepted from August 4, 2023 to September 4, 2023. If there are no major comments or requests for a virtual public hearing, Caltrans will proceed with the project's design. 58 END CONSTRUCTION PM 24.70 -FOCALEA- N 99 Delano Bakersfield 58 178 BEGIN CONSTRUCTION PM 21.15 Kern County WHAT IS BEING PLANNED? The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to resurface, restore, and rehabilitate State Route 99 in Kern County from 0.07 mile north of the White Lane Overcrossing to the California Avenue Overcrossing. WHY THIS PUBLIC NOTICE? Caltrans has studied the effects this project may have on the environment. Our studies show the project will not significantly affect the quality of the environment. The report that explains why is called an Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration. This notice is to inform you of the preparation of the Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration and of its availability for you to read and comment on. This notice also offers you an opportunity to request a virtual public hearing. WHAT'S AVAILABLE? You can view or obtain the Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration and other project information at: Caltrans District 6 Office at 1352 West Olive Avenue, Fresno, California 93728, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301, Monday through Thursday, from 10a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online at https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-6. WHERE YOU COME IN? Do you have any comments about processing the project with an Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration? 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 virtual public hearing? Please submit your comments or requests for a virtual public hearing in writing by U.S. Mail or email no later than September 4, 2023, to Caltrans, Attention: Shane Gunn, Senior Environmental Scientist, District 6 Environmental Division, 2015 East Shields Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, California 93726, or by email to shane gunn@dot.ca.gov. The date Caltrans will begin accepting comments is August 4, 2023. If there are no major comments or requests for a virtual public hearing, Caltrans will proceed with the project's design. 2003 Cart 06-70 CONTACT For more information about this project, please contact Shane Gunn, Senior Environmental Scientist, at 559-832-0051 or by email at shane gunn@dot.ca.gov. You may also contact Project Manager Shavonne Conley at 559-383-5609 or by email at shavonne.conley@dot.ca.gov. For all other state highway matters in the area, please contact the District 6 Public Information Office at 559-444-2409 or by email at d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals who require accommodation (American Sign Language Interpreter, accessible seating, documents in alternative formats, etc.) are requested to contact the Caltrans District 6 Public Information Office at 559-444-2409 or by email at d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov. Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) users may contact the California Relay Service line at 1-800-735-2929, Voice Line at 1-800-735-2922, or contact the California Relay Service Teletype Voice Line by dialing 711. Ct PUBLIC NOTICE S Gulbrans Coltrans Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration and Opportunity for a Virtual Public Hearing ( Study Results Available ) Bakersfield 99 Rehabilitation 2 ( South ) Do you want a virtual public hearing on changes proposed for State Route 99 in Kern County ? PUBLICCOMMENT PERIOD Comments will be accepted from August 4 , 2023 to September 4 , 2023. If there are no major comments or requests for a virtual public hearing , Caltrans will proceed with the project's design . 58 END CONSTRUCTION PM 24.70 -FOCALEA N 99 Delano Bakersfield 58 178 BEGIN CONSTRUCTION PM 21.15 Kern County WHAT IS BEING PLANNED ? The California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans ) proposes to resurface , restore , and rehabilitate State Route 99 in Kern County from 0.07 mile north of the White Lane Overcrossing to the California Avenue Overcrossing . WHY THIS PUBLIC NOTICE ? Caltrans has studied the effects this project may have on the environment . Our studies show the project will not significantly affect the quality of the environment . The report that explains why is called an Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration . This notice is to inform you of the preparation of the Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration and of its availability for you to read and comment on . This notice also offers you an opportunity to request a virtual public hearing . WHAT'S AVAILABLE ? You can view or obtain the Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration and other project information at : Caltrans District 6 Office at 1352 West Olive Avenue , Fresno , California 93728 , weekdays , from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beale Memorial Library , 701 Truxtun Avenue , Bakersfield , California 93301 , Monday through Thursday , from 10a.m. to 7 p.m. , Friday , from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. , and Saturday , from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online at https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-6 . WHERE YOU COME IN ? Do you have any comments about processing the project with an Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration ? 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 virtual public hearing ? Please submit your comments or requests for a virtual public hearing in writing by U.S. Mail or email no later than September 4 , 2023 , to Caltrans , Attention : Shane Gunn , Senior Environmental Scientist , District 6 Environmental Division , 2015 East Shields Avenue , Suite 100 , Fresno , California 93726 , or by email to shane gunn@dot.ca.gov . The date Caltrans will begin accepting comments is August 4 , 2023. If there are no major comments or requests for a virtual public hearing , Caltrans will proceed with the project's design . 2003 Cart 06-70 CONTACT For more information about this project , please contact Shane Gunn , Senior Environmental Scientist , at 559-832-0051 or by email at shane gunn@dot.ca.gov . You may also contact Project Manager Shavonne Conley at 559-383-5609 or by email at shavonne.conley@dot.ca.gov . For all other state highway matters in the area , please contact the District 6 Public Information Office at 559-444-2409 or by email at d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov . SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , individuals who require accommodation ( American Sign Language Interpreter , accessible seating , documents in alternative formats , etc. ) are requested to contact the Caltrans District 6 Public Information Office at 559-444-2409 or by email at d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov . Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf ( TDD ) users may contact the California Relay Service line at 1-800-735-2929 , Voice Line at 1-800-735-2922 , or contact the California Relay Service Teletype Voice Line by dialing 711 .