TRAFFIC ADVISORY 
Rest Area & Highway Ramp/Lane Closures 
Interstate 5 and State Routes 99 & 152 

March 27, 2026 – MERCED COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Routes 99 (SR-99) & SR-152 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 May 1, 2026.

o ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists traveling southbound are advised to use the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line).

STATE ROUTE 99

• Full off-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at SR-59/MLK Jr. Way for landscaping work on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Full on-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at SR-59/MLK Jr. Way for landscaping work on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at SR-59/MLK Way for landscaping work on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at SR-59/MLK Jr. Way for landscaping work on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

STATE ROUTE 152

• Double right lane closures on westbound SR-152 from the Santa Clara/Merced County Ling to San Luis Dam Service Road for pavement work beginning Thursday, April 2, through Friday, April 3, 2026, from 8:00 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