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07/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2026 19:47

Traffic Advisory Merced County 07/30/26

Traffic Advisory Merced County 07/30/26

Published: Jul 30, 2026

Lane & Ramp Closures on State Routes 99 & 165

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have traffic controls in place for the following construction and maintenance activities on State Route 99, (SR-99) and SR-165 in Merced County next week. Work is scheduled to occur as follows:

State Route 99

  • Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Mission Ave over-crossing for striping operation on Sunday, August 2 through Friday August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • Overnight full on and off ramps closure on northbound and southbound SR-99 and SR-59/MLK Jr Way for striping operation on Sunday, August 2 through Friday August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • Overnight full on and off ramp closure for southbound SR-99 at 16th St under-crossing for striping operations on Sunday, August 2 through Friday August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • Full on ramp closure on the East Atwater over-crossing on SR-99 northbound for tree work on Monday, August 3, to Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm.
  • One way traffic control on local cross-street at the East Atwater over-crossing for utility work on Sunday, August 2, to Friday, August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • Overnight full on-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at the Collier Road Under-Crossing for striping operation beginning Sunday, August 2, through Friday, August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • Overnight full on and off-ramp closures on northbound SR-99 at the Shanks Road Over-Crossing for striping beginning Sunday, August 2, to Friday, August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • Full on ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at Bradbury Rd over-crossing for striping operation beginning Sunday, August 2, to Friday, August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • Full off ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Bradbury Rd over-crossing for striping operation beginning Sunday, August 2, to Friday, August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • Full off ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at South Turlock overcrossing/ Golden State Blvd for striping operation beginning Sunday, August 2, to Friday, August 7, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.

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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