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Traffic Advisory Merced County 7/25/24

Traffic Advisory Merced County 7/25/24

Published: Jul 26, 2024

State of California • Department of Transportation

NEWS RELEASE

Merced County

Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures
Interstate 5 And State Routes 99 & 140

MERCED COUNTY - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5) and State Route 99 (SR-99) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

Interstate 5

Full closure of the John C. Erreca Rest Areas on northbound and southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through October 31, 2024.

• ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists are advised to use either the Westley Rest Area (San Joaquin/Stanislaus County line) or the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line). Electric vehicle charging stations are available at the Westley Rest Area.

State Route 99

One-way traffic control on the Le Grand Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

One-way traffic control on the Childs Avenue Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

One-way traffic control on the Franklin Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Full off-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at Le Grand Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Le Grand Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Plainsburg Road for crack and seal operations beginning Monday, July 29, through Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Full on-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at Plainsburg Road for crack and seal operations on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Full on and off-ramp closures on northbound SR-99 at Westside Boulevard for crack and seal operations on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

State Route 140

One-way traffic control on the Le Grand Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

One-way traffic control at the Los Banos Creek for bridge work beginning Monday, July 29, through Thursday, August 1, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, August 2, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Long-term full closure from 5th Street to Fifth Avenue in Gustine for construction work beginning Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. to Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. This work is scheduled to occur as listed but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment/materials, and construction-related issues.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. For the latest highway conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov