TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Ramp Closures Scheduled for December 31, 2023 - January 6, 2024
December 29, 2023 - MERCED COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following ramp closures next week on State Route-99 (SR-99) for the Merced 99 Pavement Rehabilitation construction project. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:
STATE ROUTE 99
Motorists are urged to use extra caution and slow down to a maximum speed of 45 MPH in construction zones where barricaded and split lanes are in place.
Click on the link below to view a short video on the benefits and safety improvements of the Merced 99 Pavement Rehabilitation construction project https://youtu.be/HJM-iGh8jfo.
- Alternating lane closure on southbound SR-99 from Franklin Slough to SR-140/SR59 (V Street) for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Full on and off-ramp closures on southbound SR-99 at Childs Avenue Over-Crossing for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at SR-140/East Separation for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at G Street Under-Crossing for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Full on and off-ramp closures on southbound SR-99 at SR-59/Martin Luther King Jr. Way for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at R Street Under-Crossing for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at SR-140/59 (V Street) for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at 16th Street for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Full on and off-ramp closures on southbound SR-99 at 16th Street Under-Crossing for construction beginning Wednesday, January 3, through Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Motorists should expect 5-10 minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. This work is scheduled to take place as listed, but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment, and/or materials and construction related issues.
For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.
For the latest road information, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov & dot.ca.gov.
Source: Caltrans