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

January 24, 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 off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Applegate Road Over-Crossing for sign/banner work on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 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. 
  • One-way traffic control from Linden Avenue to the Gustine Railroad Crossing for sidewalk work beginning Monday, January 27, through Friday, January 31, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • One-way traffic control at the San Joaquin River for bridge work beginning Monday, January 27, through Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

STATE ROUTE 165 

  • One-way traffic control at August Avenue for utility work beginning Monday, January 27, through Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 
  • One-way traffic control from the Los Banos Dump to St. Francis Way for utility work on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
  • One-way traffic control from Wolfsen Road to Santa Fe Grade Road for utility work on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 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