TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures
Interstate 5 and State Routes 99 & 140
July 26, 2024 – MERCED COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on Interstate 5 (I-5) and State Route 99 (SR-99) and SR-140 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 October 31, 2024.
o ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Motorists are advised to use either the Westley Rest Area (San Joaquin/Stanislaus County line) or the Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area (Fresno/Kings County line). Electric vehicle charging stations are available at the Westley Rest Area.
STATE ROUTE 99
- One-way traffic control on the Le Grand Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
- One-way traffic control on the Childs Avenue Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- One-way traffic control on the Franklin Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Full off-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at Le Grand Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Le Grand Road Over-Crossing for bridge work beginning Sunday, July 28, through Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Full off-ramp closure on southbound SR-99 at Plainsburg Road for crack and seal operations beginning Monday, July 29, through Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Full on-ramp closure on northbound SR-99 at Plainsburg Road for crack and seal operations on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Full on and off-ramp closures on northbound SR-99 at Westside Boulevard for crack and seal operations on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
STATE ROUTE 140
- One-way traffic control from Linden Avenue to the Gustine Railroad Crossing for curb and gutter work beginning Monday, July 29, through Friday August 2, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- One-way traffic control at the Los Banos Creek for bridge work beginning Monday, July 29, through Thursday, August 1, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, August 2, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Long-term full closure from 5th Street to Fifth Avenue in Gustine for construction work beginning Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. to Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Motorists should expect 5-10 minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. This work is scheduled to take place as listed, but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment, and/or construction related issues.
For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.
For the latest road information, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov & dot.ca.gov.
Source: Caltrans