Traffic Advisory Merced County 05/30/25

Rest Area, Lane and Ramp Closures Interstate 5 and State Routes 59, 140, and 165

Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Route 59 (SR-59), State Route 140 (SR-140), and State Route 165 (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 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 Saturday, May 31, through Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.