Caltrans To Begin Pavement Work on Westbound State Route 152

Caltrans To Begin Pavement Work on Westbound State Route 152
Near San Luis Reservoir in Merced County

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have traffic controls in place on westbound State Route 152 (SR-152) next week in Merced County.

Caltrans Maintenance Crews will be performing needed pavement resurfacing work on SR-152 near the San Luis Reservoir to safeguard the roadway for motorists and avoid future long-term traffic impacts to the traveling public.

As a result of the pavement work next week, Caltrans will have right lane closures in place on westbound SR-152 from the Romero Visitor Center to Upper Cottonwood beginning Monday, March 23rd through Thursday, March 26, 2026, scheduled daily from 07:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.

Caltrans is advising motorists of potential traffic delays, to exercise patience, and if needed seek alternative routes. Highway overhead and portable message signs will be activated to alert the traveling public of scheduled lane closures and traffic queues.

Caltrans top priority is the safety of the traveling public, and our workers, while work this work is being performed. Motorists please Be Work Zone Alert and #MoveOver for our highway workers and #KnowBeforeYouGo with Caltrans QuickMap mobile app for live traffic updates.

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