The Hawaii Department of Transportation announced on March 16 that full nightly closures will take place along the Wai‘alae Avenue and South King Street on and off-ramps from the H-1 Freeway, beginning the week of March 16. The closures are scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. each night and are expected to last two weeks.
The project involves repaving work on the ramps connecting South King Street and Wai‘alae Avenue to the H-1 Freeway. Contingency dates have been set from March 25 through April 4 in case weather conditions delay progress. Motorists are advised to drive with caution, follow all traffic control signs and barriers, and plan their commutes ahead of time. Special duty police officers will be present to assist with safety procedures during the closures.
All work is subject to weather conditions, which may affect the final completion date of the project. For more information about weekly roadwork schedules for Oʻahu or to sign up for lane closure updates, residents can visit the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s website.
According to the official website, the Hawaii Department of Transportation manages facilities including multiple airports for domestic and international carriers, commercial harbors, and a statewide highway system. The department functions as part of the executive branch of the State of Hawaii government according to its official website. It operates 11 commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, nine commercial harbors, and maintains 2,450 lane miles of highways across six major Hawaiian islands according to its official website.
The department aims 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 its official website. The department also collaborates with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Highway Administration, as well as county planning and public works departments according to its official website.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed about future transportation projects by subscribing for updates online.