Traffic Advisory Merced County 05/23/25

Rest Area, Lane and Ramp Closures Interstate 5 and State Routes 59, 99

140, & 165

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, 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 Areas on northbound and southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through June 30, 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

• Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Mission Avenue Over-Crossing for sign/banner work on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 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.

State Route 165

• One-way traffic control from Wolfsen Road to State Route 140 for pavement work beginning Wednesday, May 28, through Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• One-way traffic control from Pole Line Road to the California Aqueduct Bridge for utility work beginning Wednesday, May 28, through Friday, May 30, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.