State of California • Department of Transportation
NEWS RELEASE
Merced County
Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures
Interstate 5 And State Routes 99, & 140
Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5) and State Route 99 (SR-99) and SR-140 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 October 31, 2024.
- ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists are advised to use the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line).
State Route 99
- One-way traffic control on the Franklin Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, September 22, through Friday, September 27, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- One-way traffic control on the Childs Avenue Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, September 22, through Friday, September 27, 2024, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Childs Avenue Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, September 22, through Monday, September 23, 2024, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at R Street Under-Crossing for bridge work beginning Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2024, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
State Route 140
- Long-term one-way traffic control at the Los Banos Creek for bridge work beginning Monday, August 5, at 6:00 a.m. through Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
- Long-term full closure from 5th Street to Fifth Avenue in Gustine for construction work beginning Monday, April 22, at 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.