John C. Erreca Rest Area is Open
Highway Lane Closures on State Routes 59, 99, & 165
Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on State Route 59 (SR-59), SR-99, and SR-165 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:
Interstate 5
- Full closure at the intersection of Hwy 165 and American Ave in Hilmar on Friday, October 16th, 20206, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a private event.
State Route 59
- One way traffic control on SR-59 from Jem St to Sandy Mush Rd for shoulder work on October 14 and 15, 2026 from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.
State Route 99
- One-way surface street traffic control on SR-99 at the East Atwater Overcrossing for utility work beginning Monday October 12, through Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
State Route 165
- Full closure at the intersection of Hwy 165 and American Ave in Hilmar on Friday, October 16th, 20206, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a private event.
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.
