A motorist advisory from Caltrans:

WHAT: The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Quail Lake Road and the westbound SR-138 connector to southbound I-5 will close Friday, September 6, 2013, at 1 a.m. and reopen Monday, September 30, 2013, at 10 a.m.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Motorists will be unable to exit southbound I-5 at Quail Lake Road and to connect to southbound I-5 from westbound SR-138. Detours will be posted.

REASON FOR CLOSURES: Crews will be placing new concrete pavement as part of a project that is rehabilitating the lanes and outside shoulders I-5 in both directions from just south of the Vista Del Lago Road overcrossing to the Kern County Line, a distance of 15.4 miles.

MOTORIST RESOURCES: Here are some resources that can help motorists make smart choices about their travel and avoid construction delays:

• For real-time traffic information, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov or go511.com before you leave.

• Call 5-1-1 to get driving times.

• Pay attention to electronic message signs for live traffic information.

• Check lane closure on the Caltrans website: http://www.lcswebreports.dot.ca.gov/lcswebreports/SearchPreAction.do?district=7

• Information about the southbound I-5 bypass lane: http://i-5info.com/2013/08/30/sb-i-5-temporary-bypass-lane-beginning-sept-3-i-5-between-vista-del-lago-to-kern-county/

For the safety of the construction crew and motorists, please be attentive to closures and slow for the cone zone.