The Hawaii Department of Transportation announced on April 9 that lane closures will take place on the H-1 Freeway in both directions near the King Street on and off-ramps early Saturday, April 11, to allow for storm damage repairs and utility outage work.
The planned work is important because it addresses necessary repairs following recent storm damage and aims to maintain safe travel conditions. According to the department, crews will close the far-right westbound lane and the far-left eastbound lane from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m., between the University Interchange and 6th Avenue. A full traffic stop across all lanes will be required once during this period for up to five minutes so that crews can string a cable over the roadway. All ramps are expected to remain open during this time.
The department said all scheduled work is weather permitting, as O‘ahu remains under a flood watch due to an incoming storm system. Changes may occur if weather conditions worsen. Motorists are reminded by HDOT officials to drive cautiously through construction areas, obey posted signs and barriers, and note that special duty police officers will be present for safety and traffic control procedures. Electronic message boards along affected routes will provide closure information.
According to the official website, the Hawaii Department of Transportation manages facilities including airports serving domestic and international carriers, commercial harbors, and an extensive statewide highway system across six major Hawaiian islands. The agency operates as part of Hawaii’s executive branch government structure according to its official site. It oversees operations at eleven commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, nine commercial harbors, and maintains about 2,450 lane miles of highways according to HDOT.
The department states its goal is “to deliver a safe, efficient, accessible and sustainable transportation system that supports mobility for people and goods while fostering economic growth and quality of life” according to its official website. Its services extend across all six major Hawaiian islands according to HDOT, working in partnership with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as well as county planning offices as reported by HDOT.
For further updates or detailed information about ongoing roadwork schedules statewide, motorists are encouraged by HDOT officials to check their website.
