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Caltrans traffic advisoryTRAFFIC ADVISORY 
Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures 
Interstate 5 and State Routes 59, 99, 132,140, & 165 

October 25, 2024 – 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-132, SR-140 and 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 northbound and southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through May 31, 2025.

o ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists are advised to use the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line).

STATE ROUTE 59

  • One-way traffic control from the Merced County Disposable Site to Oakdale Road for shoulder work beginning Tuesday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

STATE ROUTE 99

  • One-way traffic control on Franklin Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, October 27, through Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
  • Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at 16th Street Under-Crossing for crack and seal operations on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at R Street Under-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, October 27, through Friday, November 1, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Updated Monday Morning: STATE ROUTE 132

• One-way traffic control from Daneri Road to Horseshoe Bend for tree work beginning Monday, October 28, through Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.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 6:00 a.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 Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.

STATE ROUTE 165

  • One-way traffic control from Cotton Gin Road to Mercy Springs Road Over-Crossing for flood repair work beginning Monday, October 28, through Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.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 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