Traffic Advisory Merced County 10/3/24

State of California • Department of Transportation

NEWS RELEASE

Merced County

Rest Area, Lane & Ramp ClosuresInterstate 5 And State Routes 33, 99, 140, & 165

Merced County- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5) and State Route 33 (SR-33), SR-99, SR-140, and SR-165 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 May 31, 2025.
• • ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists are advised to use the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line).

State Route 33

• One-way traffic control from the California Aqueduct to the Delta Mendota Canal for survey work on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

State Route 99

• Full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Shanks Road Over-Crossing for graffiti removal on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

State Route 140

• Long-term one-way traffic control at the Los Banos Creek for bridge work beginning Monday, August 5, at 6:00 a.m. through Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.
• Long-term full closure from 5th Street to Fifth Avenue in Gustine for construction work beginning Monday, April 22, at 6:00 a.m. through Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.

State Route 165

• Full highway closure from Geer Avenue to American Avenue for the Annual Hilmar High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 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