🎙️ Behind the Badge Teaser – Episode 7 🎙️ Sergeant Shane Kensey and Officer Matt Butler from the CHP K-9 Unit join the podcast tomorrow to share insight into their roles and what goes into K-9 operations. 👉 Tune in tomorrow to listen on YouTube, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Fog isn’t done with us yet 🌫️ Expect reduced visibility again tonight and into tomorrow morning. Slow down, increase following distance, and use low-beam headlights. Seeing fog where you are? Drop your location 👇 #Fog #DriveSafe #CHPMerced #MercedCounty

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January 23, 2026 (8:00 AM) — Dense fog along SR-99 between Atwater and Livingston this morning. Visibility can change fast. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra time. #CHPMerced #TrafficSafety #Fog

UPDATE: SR-99 southbound at the Atwater-Merced Expressway off-ramp—collision has been cleared. All lanes are open and traffic is slowly moving, but still backed up. Please be patient and drive safely. #CHPMerced #TrafficUpdate #SR99 #Merced #Atwater #DriveSafe #SlowDown

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SR-99 southbound at the Atwater-Merced Expressway off-ramp—traffic collision with unknown injuries. Emergency crews are responding. Slow down, move over, and consider an alternate route. #CHPMerced #TrafficAlert #SR99 #Merced #Atwater #DriveSafe

Traffic advisory: Caltrans is doing maintenance in the #1 lane on SR-99 from Atwater to the county line. Expect a rolling closure of the #1 lane with CHP officers assisting. Plan for delays and use alternate routes if possible. Slow down & give crews space. #TrafficAlert #SR99

FOG ADVISORY (Merced Area): Visibility is limited in spots. Slow down, increase following distance, and use LOW beams (not high beams). Turn headlights fully ON (not just DRLs/AUTO) so your tail lights are on, too. If it’s too low, safely exit & wait. #CHPMerced #Fog #DriveSafe

UPDATE: SR-99 SB north of Yosemite Parkway — the off-ramp to SR-140 is now OPEN. Thank you for your patience while crews worked to clear the scene. Please continue to drive safely and watch for personnel in the area.

UPDATE: SR-99 SB north of Yosemite Parkway — the #2 lane is now OPEN. The off-ramp to SR-140 remains CLOSED for big rig recovery. Expect delays and use alternate routes. Slow down and move over for crews.

UPDATE: SR-99 SB north of Yosemite Parkway — the off-ramp to SR-140 is temporarily CLOSED due to the collision scene.

TRAFFIC COLLISION SR-99 SB north of Yosemite Parkway: CHP Merced is on scene. Right lane is blocked. Expect delays and use alternate routes. Slow down, move over for emergency crews, and plan extra time. @CaltransDist10 en route to assist. #alert #traffic #merced

UPDATE: All lanes of southbound State Route 99 at Le Grand Road are now open following guardrail repairs from an earlier crash involving an overturned big rig. Thank you for your patience. Drive alert and slow down. #TrafficUpdate #SR99 #LeGrand #CHPMerced

#TRAFFICALERT The #3 lane of s/b SR99 at Le Grand Rd. is closed for guardrail repairs after an early morning crash involving an overturned big rig. Slow down approaching the area, watch for crews working near traffic, and expect delays. #SR99 #SlowDown #RoadSafety #CHPMerced

UPDATE (12/31/25 – 8:55 AM): West Sandy Mush Rd west of Lone Tree Rd is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience while crews worked to clear the roadway.

UPDATE (12/31/25 – 8:45 AM): Some of our local farmers are assisting with clearing debris from the roadway to help expedite the flow of traffic. The roadway is almost open. Thank you to our community partners for the assistance.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY (12/31/25 – 8:27 AM): West Sandy Mush Rd west of Lone Tree is closed in both directions due to a traffic collision, with vehicles blocking the roadway. CHP Merced is on scene. No ETA for reopening. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. #trafficalert

UPDATE: (12/29/25 | 1:58 p.m.) SR-59 is now open between Snelling Rd and Montgomery St. Traffic has resumed. Thank you for your patience.

UPDATE (12/29/25 | 1:15 p.m.) SR-59 remains closed between Snelling Rd and Montgomery St due to police activity. Closure expected for approx. 1–2 more hours. Please continue to use alternate routes. Updates to follow. #TrafficAlert #chp #sr59

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: State Route 59 is closed between Snelling Rd and Montgomery St due to police activity. No ETA for reopening at this time. Please use alternate routes. Updates to follow. #trafficalert #chp #sr59