Posted on: Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Pipeline break closes road

Advertiser Staff

A portion of Kalia Road in Waikiki was closed last night while crews worked to repair a broken 12-inch water main near the Hale Koa Hotel.

The road was closed between Maluhia Street and Saratoga Road following the pipeline break, which was reported about 3 p.m.

Water service to the hotel was affected. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply stationed a water wagon at the hotel.

Another utility problem affected Punchbowl residents yesterday. The Gas Company conducted repairs on an underground pipeline on Lusitana Street, between Pauoa Road and Auwaiolimu Street.

Lusitana was closed to mauka-bound traffic. Motorists traveling west on Auwaiolimu also were not allowed to turn right on Lusitana toward Pauoa; they were restricted to left turns onto Lusitana.

Repairs began at 8:30 a.m. and were concluded at 3:30 p.m.