09/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2024 19:06
Closure for exploratory work for the H-1 Ola Lane Project will also close the Pālama and Likelike On-ramps from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, through 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21
HONOLULU - The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises motorists of lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pālama Street off-ramp (Exit 20C) and the Ola Lane Overpass from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, through 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
During work hours, the following will be in place for traffic control:
See exhibit here for details.
Detour signage for the Hālona Street on-ramp and the Likelike on-ramp will be posted. The recommended detours for motorists seeking to access the H-1 westbound are:
Crews will be probing the waterline under the H-1 in the vicinity of Ola Lane in preparation for the water main relocation to support the Eastbound H-1 Freeway Improvement Project - from the Ola Lane Overpass to the Likelike Highway off-ramp, which will eliminate the center-lane merge near the Ola Lane Overpass, increase lane widths, restore shoulders on the inside and outside of the freeway, and increase clearance height of the Gulick Avenue Overpass. More information on the H-1 Ola Lane project can be found at https://h1widening.com/
HDOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, be aware of all traffic control signs and barriers, and plan commutes ahead of time. Special duty police officers will be on-site assisting with safety procedures. As a reminder, all roadwork is weather permitting. Should these closures be canceled or adjusted, HDOT will post updates to https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDepartmentOfTransportation and https://x.com/DOTHawaii
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