All lanes on northbound Interstate 5 from Interstate 8 to the Mission Bay Drive on-ramp will be temporarily closed starting Friday evening.

The closure will take place from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for roadwork and concrete slab replacement, according to Caltrans.

“The project will rehabilitate pavement along the main roadway, shoulders and freeway ramps to extend the service life of the existing pavement. Beyond resurfacing, the project incorporates a broad range of upgrades to improve performance, safety and environmental conservation,” transportation officials said in a statement.

Officials advised northbound I-5 motorists to take alternate routes such as state Route 163 or Interstate 15 and Interstate 805 past I-8 to connect to I-5. Northbound I-5 motorists traveling past SR-1

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