TRAFFIC ADVISORY 
Lane & Ramp Closures on State Routes 59, 99 & 165 for August 23-29, 2026 

August 22, 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 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 from Lincoln Rd. to Furtado Rd. for grinding and paving operation on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• One way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-59 from 12th St. to SR99 south for griding operation on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

STATE ROUTE 99

• Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Mission Ave. over-crossing for striping operation on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
       Full off ramp closure on southbound SR-99 to SR-140 E for grinding operation on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
       Full on ramp closure for southbound SR-99 at the G St. underpass for grinding operation on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Overnight full on-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 and SR-59/MLK Jr. Way for striping operation on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 and SR-59/MLK Jr. Way for striping operation on Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full off ramp closure for southbound SR-99 at 16th St. under-crossing for striping operations on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Full on ramp closure for SR-99 southbound at Westside Blvd. for paving operation on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Overnight full on and off closure on SR-99 at Winton Parkway overcrossing for striping operation on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on-ramp closure for southbound SR-99 at Collier Rd. underpass for striping operation on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on and off ramp closure for northbound and on ramp for southbound SR-99 at Shanks Rd. overpass for striping operation on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full off ramp closure for southbound SR-99 at Bradbury Rd. overpass for striping operation on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full on-ramp closure for northbound SR-99 at Bradbury Rd. overpass for striping operation on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Overnight full off-ramp closure for northbound SR-99 at South Turlock overpass/Golden State Blvd. for striping operation on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

STATE ROUTE 165

• One way traffic control on SR-165 northbound and southbound from California Aqueduct Bridge to Cotton Gin Rd. for griding and paving operation from Monday, August 24 to Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Overnight one way traffic control on SR-165 northbound and southbound at Crane Ave. for utility work on Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28, 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