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The Honolulu Advertiser
Updated at 1:05 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Oahu road projects resume

Advertiser Staff

The State Department of Transportation resumes the following road projects today through Friday.

All projects are weather-permitting.

H-1 AIRPORT VIADUCT EASTBOUND THREE-LANE CLOSURE (Night Work)

Three-lane closures on the H-1 Freeway Airport Viaduct in the Honolulu-bound direction from west of the Airport on-ramp to the Middle Street Tunnel through Thursday morning from p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, for concrete pavement repair work.

All on-and-off-ramps will remain open during this time. Single lane closures may also be implemented on Nimitz Highway below the viaduct during these hours as a safety precaution.

KAPOLEI TO KUNIA

Single lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Makakilo and Kunia Interchanges through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for concrete construction barrier placements.

H-2 FREEWAY

KIPAPA STREAM BRIDGE (Night Work)

Multiple, nighttime lane closures on H-2 Freeway Kipapa Stream Bridge for pavement resurfacing on the following dates at these locations:

  • Northbound through Wednesday morning from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Southbound, Wednesday night to Thursday morning from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

    HONOLULU-BOUND MEHEULA PARKWAY ON-RAMP CLOSURE

    H-2 Freeway Honolulu-bound on-ramp from Mililani Town on Meheula Parkway will be closed through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pavement resurfacing.

    Honolulu-bound motorists are advised to use alternate routes such as Kamehameha Highway or to proceed along Meheula Parkway, U-turn at the Ainamakua Drive intersection and use the H-2 Freeway Honolulu-bound loop on-ramp from the Makai-bound lanes.

    During these hours, the Meheula Parkway sidewalk on the Mauka-bound side will also be closed from Kuahelani Avenue to the bus stop at 1618 Meheula Parkway. Mauka-bound pedestrians are advised to cross Meheula Parkway at the Kuahelani Avenue intersection and use the opposite sidewalk.

    FARRINGTON HIGHWAY

    MAKAHA

    Single lane closures on Farrington Highway in both direction from Orange Street to Kili Drive through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for pavement resurfacing.

    KAHEKILI HIGHWAY

    KANEOHE

    Left lane closures between Kulukeoe Street and Haiku Road in both directions through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to p.m. daily or the removal of existing drainage systems and water line adjustments.

    KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY

    NEAR CASTLE JUNCTION

    Right-lane closure in the Kailua-bound direction between Castle Junction and Kapaa Quarry Road through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., daily for erosion control work.

    Work and lane closures are scheduled at this site on weekdays through May 2008.

    Project contractor Prometheus Construction will be anchoring mesh safety netting to the adjacent hillside to stabilize the slope.

    CASTLE JUNCTION TO KAILUA ROAD

    Intermittent single lane closures on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions from Kamehameha Highway at Castle Junction to Kailua Road near the Castle Medical Center on Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., daily, for pavement repairs.

    KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY

    NEAR PEARL HARBOR

    Single lane closures on Kamehameha Highway in both directions from McGrew Loop to Valkenburgh Street through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., daily, for lane striping, marker installations and guardrail repairs.

    MILILANI TO WHEELER AAF

    Northbound traffic on Kamehameha Highway will be contraflowed using the southbound lanes between Waikalani Drive and Lehua Road through Friday from to 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily. Single lane closures are also scheduled at the following locations:

  • Northbound from Waihau Street to Santos Dumont Avenue.

  • Southbound from Santos Dumont Avenue to Lehua Street.

    Portable concrete barriers will be closing these lane segments for shoulder widening and curb construction.

    LIKELIKE HIGHWAY

    1) UPPER KALIHI AREA

    Right lane closures on Likelike Highway in the Honolulu-bound direction from the Wilson Tunnel to Valley View Drive through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to p.m daily for tree trimming.

    PALI HIGHWAY

    1) ROVING POTHOLE REPAIRS

    Intermittent single lane closures on Pali Highway from School Street to Auloa Road, in both directions today from 8 a.m. to p.m. for roving pothole repairs.

    ALA MOANA BOULEVARD

    RESURFACING PROJECT

    Multiple lane closures on Ala Moana Boulevard in both directions from Koula Street to Piikoi Street through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, for pavement striping and adjustment of manhole frames and covers.

    To avoid delays, motorists are advised to use Queen Street or South King Street as alternate routes.

    ALA MOANA TO WAIKIKI

    Single lane closures on Ala Moana Boulevard in both directions between Kalakaua Avenue and Kalia Road through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m daily for street light and traffic signal duct line installations and driveway, sidewalk and curb construction.

    This improvements project will include the reconstruction and resurfacing of pavement areas, the addition of a fourth eastbound lane from Hobron Lane to Kalia Road, the lengthening of left-turn stacking lanes onto Hobron Lane and Kalia Road, center median landscaping enhancements designed in consultation with the Outdoor Circle, replacement of highway lighting with decorative lighting similar to Kalakaua Avenue, and the reconstruction of portions of pedestrian sidewalks and driveways.

    These road improvements will be paid for by the Hilton Hotels Corporation as part of a larger development surrounding the construction of The Grand Waikikian Tower, adjacent to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. Hilton has also established a construction information hotline at 948-7600 and an informational website at www.villagerejuvenation.com. Project completion is anticipated in December 2008.

    FORT WEAVER ROAD

    1) EWA

    Single lane closures on Fort Weaver Road in both directions through Friday at the following locations and times:

  • Southbound Direction (from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., daily)

  • Left lane closure between Laulaunui Street and Old Fort Weaver Road for trenching work for the installation of electrical conduits.

  • Northbound Direction (from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., daily)

  • Single lane closures from Aawa Drive to beyond the Honouliuli Stream Bridge for trenching and drainage line installations.

    In addition, traffic on Old Fort Weaver Road will be contraflowed in a single lane near the Fort Weaver Road intersection through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., daily, for waterline installation work.

    PUULOA ROAD

    MAPUNAPUNA

    Various lane closures on Puuloa Road between Kamehameha Highway and Salt Lake Boulevard through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, at the following locations:

  • Shoulder lanes in both directions closed. Roadside parking will not be permitted.

  • Various lane closures and possible detours in all directions for traffic signal system installations.

  • Lane modification on Mokumoa Street between Puuloa Road and Mapunapuna Street for drainage work. No large vehicles are allowed through this area. One lane of travel in each direction is available for cars.

    KALIHI STREET

    KALIHI

    Right lane closure on Kalihi Street in the eastbound direction between Ahuula Street and Akina Street through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., daily, for sidewalk repairs fronting Kalakaua Intermediate School.

    HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

    1) INTERISLAND TERMINAL PARKING STRUCTURE

    Lane closures at the Honolulu International Airport for the construction of a vehicular and pedestrian bridge connecting the new 1,800-stall parking structure to the existing Interisland Terminal Parking Structure at the following locations and times:

  • Ground level access into the Interisland Terminal Parking Structure will be closed 24/7 through Friday. Access into the Interisland Terminal Parking Structure will be detoured through the second level makai parking entry. Access from the ground floor parking entry into the Overseas Terminal Parking Structure will continue to be maintained at all times.

    Second level mauka entry into the Interisland Terminal Parking Structure will be closed through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly. Access into the Interisland Terminal Parking Structure will be detoured to the second level makai parking entry.

    Closure of this entry point will continue weekly, Monday through Friday.

  • Second level roadway to the Overseas Terminal Bypass Road will be closed through Friday from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly. Access to the Overseas Terminal will be detoured through the roadway fronting the Interisland Terminal.

    Motorists are also encouraged to utilize the economy parking lot located at the corner of Aolele Street and Lagoon Drive. The completion of the new parking structure is slated for December 2008.