Woodland News: AT&T Proposes About 94 Miles of Fiber Infrastructure Across Woodland

WOODLAND NEWS | ORIGINAL LOCAL REPORT · OCTOBER 2026

A California Public Utilities Commission filing dated May 4, 2026 outlines an AT&T project proposing approximately 94 miles of fiber-optic infrastructure across the City of Woodland and nearby Yolo County corridors. The work would use a combination of existing poles, conduits and new underground installation.

Details from the official record

The Yolo 1 project is divided into roughly ten sections and follows parts of Interstate 5, Interstate 505, State Route 16 and State Route 113, together with urban and rural streets. The applicant says new aerial fiber would be attached to existing poles where possible. Underground segments may use directional boring, micro-trenching or open trenching, depending on available space and utilities.

What this means for the community

Broadband connectivity can matter to households, workplaces and schools, but the length of proposed fiber is not a count of connected homes. The CPUC’s environmental exemption documents the intended infrastructure deployment, not an announcement that every connection is active or that subscribers have a new plan available.

Next steps and accountability

Woodland News will track right-of-way work, construction schedules, actual service maps and any traffic control affecting neighborhoods. Residents should obtain availability and pricing directly from service providers rather than assuming a proposed network is available today.

Official source

California Public Utilities Commission — AT&T Yolo 1 Fiber Project, May 4, 2026.

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