TRAFFIC ADVISORY 
Rest Area & Highway Lane/Ramp Closures 
Interstate 5 and State Routes 59 & 99 

February 14, 2026 – 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 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

Interstate 5

• Full closure of the John C. Erreca Rest Area on southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through February 28, 2026.
  • 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, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. through Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.
• One-way traffic control from Furtado Road to Sandy Mush Road for utility work on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

State Route 99

• One-way traffic control on the East Atwater Over-Crossing for utility work beginning Monday, February 17, through Friday, February 20, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. All work is scheduled to occur as listed but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment/materials, and 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