News: Road closures expected in Kakaako as three-month repair project begins
Posted on Aug 19, 2024 in MainRoad closures expected in Kakaako as three-month repair project begins
HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction announced streets in Kakaako will be periodically closed for repairs, starting on Monday, Aug. 19.
Construction work will last for about three months, occurring Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except on holidays.
The project will include the reconstruction of asphalt roads, striping and sign installation. The Department of Design and Construction said the work will improve driving conditions, roadway visibility and safety.
The contractor will perform construction work in phases, which will reduce impacts to traffic, according to a news release.
Location map shows the Project Site locations in Kakaako in dark grey (Map courtesy of the Department of Design and Construction)
The work will be done in these areas:
- Kawaiaha‘o Street (South Street to Cooke Street)
- Pohukaina Street (Punchbowl Street to Cooke Street)
- Auahi Street (Cooke Street to Queen Street)
- Ilalo Street (Kōula Street to Ala Moana Boulevard)
- Keawe Street (Pohukaina Street to Halekauwila Street)
- Cooke Street (Ala Moana Boulevard to Kapi‘olani Boulevard)
- Ahui Street (Pohukaina Street to Halekauwila Street)
- Kamake‘e Street (Ala Moana Boulevard to Kapi‘olani Boulevard)
- Queen Street (Ala Moana Boulevard to Auahi Street)
The contractor will also place “No Parking” signs along the roadways one week before closures take place.