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Traffic Advisory Merced County 09/26/25

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Rest Area, Lane/Ramp & Full Highway 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, & 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 southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through November 30, 2025.
    • ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists traveling southbound 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 northbound SR-99 at the Bradbury Road Over-Crossing for striping operations beginning Sunday, September 28, through Friday, October 3, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
  • Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Bradbury Road Over-Crossing for striping operations beginning Sunday, September 28, through Friday, October 3, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

State Route 140

  • 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 165

  • One-way traffic control from Santa Fe Grade Road to Salt Slough Bridge for pavement work beginning Sunday, September 28, through Monday, September 29, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • One-way traffic control from Mercey Springs Road Over-Crossing to Phillips Road for pavement work beginning Monday, September 29, through Friday, October 3, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • One-way traffic control from SR-152 to Santa Barbara Avenue for pavement work beginning Monday, September 29, through Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

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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