TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Rest Area, Lane/Ramp & Full Highway Closures
Interstate 5 and State Routes 59, 99, 140, & 165
September 6, 2025 – 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-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 southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through September 30, 2025.
o ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists traveling southbound are advised to use the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line).
STATE ROUTE 59
- Long-term lane/shoulder closures northbound and southbound 16th Street Bridge for bridge work beginning Monday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. through Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 p.m.
- Full highway closure on southbound SR-59 from West Olive Avenue/Santa Fe Drive to Cooper Street for utility work beginning Sunday, September 7, through Friday, September 12, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
STATE ROUTE 99
- Full on and off-ramp closures on northbound SR-99 at the Applegate Road Over-Crossing for tree work on Wednesday, September10, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
STATE ROUTE 140
- Full highway closures from State Route 33 West to Sixth Ave./Fourth Street for special event on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- One-way traffic control from State Route 33 West to Kniebes Road for utility work beginning Monday, September 8, through Friday, September 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- One-way traffic control from Linden Avenue to Fourth Avenue for utility work beginning Monday, September 8, through Friday, September 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
STATE ROUTE 165
- One-way traffic control from Charleston Avenue to Almond Drive for bridge work beginning Sunday, September 7, through Monday, September 8, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and Wednesday, September 10, through Friday, September 12, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- One-way traffic control from Scripps Drive to Santa Barbara Avenue for pavement work beginning Sunday, September 7, through Monday, September 8, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- One-way traffic control from Santa Fe Grade Road to Overland Avenue for pavement work beginning Monday, September 8, through Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- One-way traffic control from the Los Banos Sports Park to Santa Fe Grade Road for pavement work beginning Tuesday, September 9, through Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- One-way traffic control from Scripps Drive to Santa Fe Grade Road for pavement work beginning Wednesday, September 10, through Friday, September 12, 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