California Department of Transportation

04/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2026 14:46

Traffic Advisory Merced County 04/10/26

Traffic Advisory Merced County 04/10/26

Published: Apr 10, 2026

Rest Area, & Highway Ramp/Lane Closures
Interstate 5 And State Route 165

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5) and State Route 165 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

Interstate 5

  • Full closure of the John C. Erreca Rest Area on southbound I-5 beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, through May 1, 2026.
    • ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists traveling southbound are advised to use the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line).

State Route 165

  • One-way traffic control at Geer Avenue for pavement work beginning Monday, April 13, through Friday, April 17, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.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. Caltrans also reminds motorists to #KnowBeforeYouGo by checking QuickMaps on your mobile device or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for real-time highway conditions.

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