Repairs along Bougainville Drive between Valkenburgh Street and Borie Drive in the Moanalua Shopping Center area on April 13 will begin a four-month project that will bring road closures and other traffic disruptions to the area.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes because of the road-widening and pavement repair work.

The project is aimed at improving safety by widening Bougainville and reducing the sharp "S" curves that exist between Valkenburgh and De Haven streets. In addition, repairs to the pavement will be made, as well as other safety measures such as relocation of a fence at an entrance to the Navy Exchange Garden Center.

The six-phase schedule calls for:

• April 13-27, Bougainville between Borie Drive and De Haven Street. Traffic will be diverted to Warden Avenue.

• April 28-May 20, Bougainville southbound lane, north of De Haven Drive to Spense Street. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane.

• May 21-June 5, the corner of Bougainville Drive and Spense. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the intersection.

• July 30-Aug. 24, Bougainville between Hennley and Valkenburgh Street. Traffic on Hennley will be closed at Bougainville Drive, and Hennley will be accessible via Valkenburgh or Warden.