Posted on: Monday, July 14, 2003

Moanalua Freeway lanes to be closed

Advertiser Staff

Drivers may want to allow more commute time or chose a different route this morning to get to work, Department of Transportation officials advise.

Two major thoroughfares, part of Moanalua Freeway and part of Kamehameha Highway, will have lane closures today.

A portion of the Moanalua Freeway left lane heading west near Pu'uloa Road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for emergency repair work on the road median. The Moanalua Freeway left lane heading east in the same area will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The work became necessary after a vehicle damaged the barrier earlier this month, officials said.

The work along Kamehameha Highway — in both directions between Waiahole Valley Road and Ka'a'awa Place — was necessary because of drainage improvements.

It will continue from this morning through Friday. At least one lane of traffic will be closed as work continues between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., and contraflow measures may be used.

Motorists are advised to use caution when driving through the work areas.