Traffic Advisory Merced County 05/01/25

Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures
INTERSTATE 5 AND STATE ROUTES 33, 59, 99, & 140

Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Route 33 (SR-33), SR-59, SR-99,and 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 33

• One-way traffic control from Husman Road to Parnell Bypass for tree work on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• One-way traffic control from SR-152 West to the California Aqueduct for survey work on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

• Full off-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at South Avenue Over-Crossing for drainage work on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Full off-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at Bradbury Road Over-Crossing for drainage work on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Shanks Road Over-Crossing for drainage work on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

State Route 140

• Long-term one-way traffic control at the Los Banos Creek for bridge work beginning Tuesday, December 31, at 3:00 p.m. through Friday, October 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.