TRAFFIC ADVISORY
REST AREA, LANE/RAMP & FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURES
INTERSTATE 5 AND STATE ROUTES 59, 99, 140, & 152
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, & SR-152 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 August 31, 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.
- Full highway closure on southbound SR-59 from West Olive Avenue/Santa Fe Drive to Cooper Street for utility work beginning Sunday, August 17, through Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
State Route 99
• Full on-ramp closure northbound SR-99 at Hammatt Avenue Over-Crossing for landscape work on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Full off-ramp closure northbound SR-99 at Winton Parkway Over-Crossing for landscape work on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Full on-ramp closure southbound SR-99 at Winton Parkway Over-Crossing for landscape work on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Hammatt Avenue Over-Crossing for landscape work on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
State Route 140
- One-way traffic control from State Route 33 West to Kniebes Road for utility work beginning Monday, August 18, through Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- One-way traffic control from Linden Avenue to Fourth Avenue for utility work beginning Monday, August 18, through Friday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- One-way traffic control at the Los Banos Creek for bridge work beginning Monday, August 18, through Thursday, August 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- One-way traffic control at the San Joaquin River Bridge for bridge inspection work beginning Monday, August 18, through Thursday, August 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
State Route 152
- Conventional highway lane closures (#2 & #3 lanes) on westbound State Route 152 from the Santa Clara/Merced County Line to Upper Cotton Wood Road for pavement work on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Conventional highway lane closure (#1 lane) on eastbound State Route 152 from the Santa Clara/Merced County Line to Upper Cotton Wood Road for pavement work on Wednesday, August 21, 2025, from 6:45 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. For the latest highway conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov
