Traffic Advisory Merced County 03/06/25

Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures
Interstate 5 And State Route 59, 99, & 140

Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Route 59 (SR-59), SR-99, & SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

Interstate 5

• Full closure of the John C. Erreca Rest Areas on northbound and southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through May 31, 2025.
• ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists are advised to use the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line).

State Route 59

• Long-term lane/shoulder closures northbound and southbound 16th Street Bridge for bridge work beginning Monday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. through Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 p.m.

State Route 99

• One-way traffic control on the Childs Ave. Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, March 9, through Friday, March 14, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at the G Street Under-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, March 9, through Monday, March 10, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

State Route 140

• Long-term one-way traffic control at the Los Banos Creek for bridge work beginning Monday, August 5, at 6:00 a.m. through Monday, March 31, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.
• One-way traffic control at the San Joaquin River for bridge work beginning Monday, March 10, through Thursday, March 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.