TRAFFIC ADVISORY 
Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures 
Interstate 5 and State Routes 59, 99, 140, & 165 

December 13, 2024 – MERCED COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), State Route 59 (SR-59), SR-99, 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 Owens Creek to Mariposa Creek for utility work on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

STATE ROUTE 99

• Full on-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at Mission Avenue Over-Crossing for drainage work on Monday, December 16, through Friday, December 20, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

STATE ROUTE 140

• One-way traffic control at the San Joaquin River Bridge for bridge work beginning Wednesday, December 18, through Thursday, December 19, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• 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 Bradbury Road to American Avenue for utility work beginning Tuesday, December 17, through Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 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 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