Hawaiian Electric will be replacing 11 wooden poles with steel ones along Farrington Highway in Nanakuli beginning Monday.

The work will continue through March 2009.

The project was originally scheduled to begin in early July, but due to delays in obtaining permits, it had to be rescheduled.

The pole replacement work will require lane closures in the Wai'anae-bound direction between Helelua Street and Lualualei Naval Road from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Night work, if necessary, will take place between 8 p.m. and 4a.m.

HECO is coordinating with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply to minimize the impact of utility work on Farrington Highway. The company is also working with the Honolulu Police Department to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists, and to keep traffic flowing in the work area.