Caltrans traffic advisoryTRAFFIC ADVISORY 
Highway Ramps & Lane Closures on State Routes 33, 152 & 165 

October 31, 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 33

  • Overnight one way traffic control on SR-33 northbound and southbound from McCabe Road to SR-140 north for paving repair work from Tuesday, November 3 to Friday, November 6, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

STATE ROUTE 152

  • One lane traffic control on Hwy. 152 eastbound from Santa Clara/Merced County line to Passing Lane westbound for paving project from Monday, November 2 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • One lane traffic control on Hwy. 152 westbound from Santa Clara/Merced County line to Passing Lane westbound for paving project from Wednesday, November 3 to Thursday November 4, 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, November 2, to Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • One way traffic control on Hwy 165 northbound and southbound and Henry Miller Avenue for utility work on Friday, November 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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