One-Way Traffic Control & Highway Ramp Closure Next Week
State Routes 99, & 165
Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have traffic controls in place for the following construction and maintenance activities on State Route 99 (SR-99) and SR-165 in Merced County next week. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:
State Route 99
- Full off-ramp closure from northbound SR-99 at 16th Street for landscape work on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- One-way traffic control on the East Atwater Over-Crossing for utility work beginning Wednesday, May 27, through Friday, 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
State Route 165
- Overnight, intermittent one-way traffic control from East Wilmott Road to Casa Mobile Park and on Orland Avenue (local street) for striping operations beginning Wednesday, May 27, through Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- One-way traffic control at Henry Miller Avenue for utility work beginning Wednesday, May 27, through Friday, May 29, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.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.
