Lane & Ramp Closures on 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
- Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Mission Ave over-crossing for striping operation on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 4, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- Overnight full on-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 and SR-59/MLK Jr Way for paving operation on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 04, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 and SR-59/MLK Jr Way for paving operation on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 04, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- Overnight full off ramp closure for southbound SR-99 at 16th St under-crossing for paving operations on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 04, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- Overnight full off ramp closure for northbound SR-99 at 16th St under-crossing for paving operations on Sunday, August 30 through Thursday September 03, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- Overnight full on and off-ramps closure on SR-99 northbound and southbound at Winton Parkway overcrossing for paving operation on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 04, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- Overnight full on and off ramp closure for northbound and southbound SR-99 at Shanks Rd overpass for paving operation on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 04, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- Overnight full on and off ramp closure for northbound and southbound SR-99 at Bradbury Rd overpass for paving operation on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 04, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- Overnight full off-ramp closure for northbound SR-99 at South Turlock overpass/Golden State Blvd for paving operation on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 04, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
State Route 165
- Overnight one way traffic control on SR-165 northbound and southbound at Crane Ave for utility work on Sunday, August 30 through Friday September 04, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.
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.
