Upcoming Utility Work to Impact Traffic Jan. 12, 18-21, & 24

Posted on Jan 11, 2022 in Hot Topics

Hawaiian Electric crews will be replacing overhead power lines along Diamond Head Road on consecutive Wednesdays, Jan. 12 and 19, and Friday, Jan. 21, from 8:30 am. to 3 p.m. The work will close the westbound (mauka) lane in the 3100 block, between Beach Road and Makalei Place, and traffic contraflowed during the work hours. No parking will be allowed along the ocean (makai) side of the road in the work zones. Safety signs, traffic cones and parking barricades will mark the work areas, and Ilagmen will provide onsite traffic control. Motorists should anticipate slower traffic and seek alternate routes when possible.

Crews will also be relocating poles and other equipment in Kailua as part of the city’s intersection improvement program. The work will impact traffic 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18— Friday, Jan. 21. On Monday, Jan. 24, the work also will shut down access to Lanikai and Kailua Beach Park.