State of California • Department of Transportation

NEWS RELEASE

Merced County

Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures
Interstate 5 And State Route 33, 59, & 140

Merced County- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5), and State Route 33 (SR-33), SR-59, & SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work 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 State Route 140 South to the Merced/Stanislaus County Line for crack and seal operations on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

State Route 59

• Long-term lane/shoulder closures northbound and southbound 16th Street Bridge for bridge work beginning Monday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. through Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 p.m.
• One-way traffic control from Bear Creek Drive to Merced Town Railroad Crossing for utility work beginning Tuesday, April 22, through Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

State Route 140

• Long-term one-way traffic control at the Los Banos Creek for bridge work beginning Tuesday, December 31, at 3:00 p.m. through Friday, October 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. All 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