TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures
Interstate 5 and State Routes 99, 140, & 165
January 17, 2025 – MERCED COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Route 99 (SR-99), SR-140, & 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 99
- Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Collier Road Under-Crossing for drainage work on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Full on-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at 16th Street Under-Crossing for landscaping work on Thursday, January 23, 2025, 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 Monday, March 31, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.
STATE ROUTE 165
- One-way traffic control at August Avenue for utility work beginning Tuesday, January 21, through Friday, January 24, 2025, 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