Rest Area, & Highway Lane Closures
Interstate 5 And State Routes 140 & 165
Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Route 140 (SR-140) and SR-165 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:
Interstate 5
- Full closure of the John C. Erreca Rest Area on southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through May 21, 2026.
- ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists traveling southbound are advised to use the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line).
State Route 140
- One-way traffic control from Santa Fe Grade Road to Kniebes Road for utility work beginning Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
State Route 165
- One-way traffic control at Geer Avenue for pavement work beginning Sunday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Full surface street closure of Geer Avenue from Pearl St. to Spring Street for pavement work beginning Sunday May 3, through Friday, May 8, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. All work is scheduled to occur as listed but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment/materials, and construction-related issues.
For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. Caltrans also reminds motorists to #KnowBeforeYouGo by checking QuickMaps on your mobile device or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for real-time highway conditions.
