Police Activity Shuts Section of Highway 59 in Merced County

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 months ago on

December 29, 2025

Police activity has closed Highway 59 in Merced County on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025,, with no reopening time announced. (Shutterstock)

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Authorities closed a section of Highway 59 Monday due to police activity, the California Highway Patrol said.

The closure affects the stretch between Snelling Road and Montgomery Street in Snelling. CHP officials said there is no estimated time for reopening.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.