TRAFFIC ADVISORY 
Highway Ramps & Lane Closures on State Routes 99, 152 & 165 

October 24, 2026 – Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on State Route 99 (SR-99), SR-152 and SR-165 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

STATE ROUTE 99

• Long term full off ramp closure on SR-99 northbound at the Truck inspection station in Merced for paving operation every day from Friday, October 16, 2026, until further notice from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
• Full off ramp closure on SR-99 southbound at South Avenue Overcrossing for landscape work from Monday, October 26 to Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

STATE ROUTE 152

• One lane traffic control on Hwy 152 from Santa Clara/Merced County line to Romero Visitor Center for paving project from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

STATE ROUTE 165

• One way traffic control on Hwy 165 northbound and southbound and Henry Miller Avenue for utility work on Monday, October 26, to Thursday, October 29, 20206, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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