The northbound lanes of Interstate 45 will be completely closed this weekend, according to a Texas Department of Transportation press release. The northbound lanes between Hwy. 96 and FM 518 will close from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Workers will re-stripe that section of the interstate as part of the I-45 widening project, according to the release. Motorists traveling north on I-45 will be detoured to the Hwy. 96 exit, travel along the I-45 northbound frontage road through traffic signal-controlled intersections and re-enter I-45 after FM 518, according to the release. Residents should expect delays. Crews will be on site to direct traffic, according to the release. For more information call 713-802-5077 or visit www.houstontranstar.org.