TRAFFIC ADVISORY 
Lane & Ramp Closures on State Routes 59, 99, 140, 152 & 165 for August 9-15, 2026 

August 7, 2026 – Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have traffic controls in place for the following construction and maintenance activities on State Route 59, (SR-59), SR-99, SR-140, SR-152 and SR-165 in Merced County next week. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

STATE ROUTE 59

• One way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-59 at Turlock Rd. for Tree Work on Monday, August 10 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• One way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-59 at Montgomery St. for Tree Work on Tuesday, August 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

STATE ROUTE 99

• Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Mission Ave. over-crossing for paving operation on Sunday, August 9 through Friday August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 and SR-59/MLK Jr Way for paving operation on Wednesday, August 12 through Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on and off ramp closure for southbound SR-99 at 16th St. undercrossing for paving operations on Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on-ramp closure for southbound and northbound on and off ramps for SR-99 at Winton Parkway over-crossing for paving operation on Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at the Collier Road Under Crossing for paving operation beginning on Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on and off-ramp closures on northbound SR-99 at the Shanks Road Over-Crossing for paving operation beginning Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at the Shanks Road Over Crossing for paving operation beginning Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full off and on-ramp closure on northbound and southbound SR-99 at Bradbury Rd. over-crossing for paving operation beginning Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

STATE ROUTE 140

• One way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-140 from Franklin Rd. to Rina Ave. for tree work on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Overnight one lane closure on eastbound and westbound SR-140 from Parson Ave. to Anderegg Ave. for utility work from Wednesday, August 12 to Friday, August 14, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

STATE ROUTE 152

• One lane closure on eastbound SR-152 for paving from Passing Lane Westbound to San Luis Dam Service Rd. from Monday, August 10 to Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Two lanes closure on westbound SR-152 for paving from San Luis Dam Service Rd. to Upper Cotton Wood Rd. from Wednesday, August 12 to Friday, August 14, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

STATE ROUTE 165

• Overnight one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-165 at Geer Ave. for traffic signal work beginning Tuesday, August 11 through Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-165 at Geer Ave. for striping operation from Thursday, August 13 to Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight one-way traffic control on SR-165 at Crane Ave for utility work beginning Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00 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