Heavy rain causes Pali, Kalanianaole highways lane closures

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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May 16—1/1

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Hawaii Department of Transportation crews work to clear a landslide after the second tunnel of the Pali Highway on Dec. 20.

State transportation officials plan several emergency closures over Kalanianaole and Pali highways for more slope stabilization work following heavy rains.

Following inspections Wednesday, the Hawaii Department of Transportation plans the following closures to minimize the risk of uncontrolled landslides:

>> 7 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday: Closure of Kailua-bound Kalanianaole Highway between Kamehameha Highway and Kapaa Quarry Road for loose soil removal and slope stabilization.

>> 8:30 a.m.Wednesday to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: A single, right-lane closure on Pali Highway just after the Honolulu-bound tunnels to repair a section of slope stabilization fabric that fell off during recent heavy rain events. This is the area where a major landslide occurred in December 2023.

Motorists are advised to plan accordingly, allow for extra travel time to get to their destinations and proceed with caution through any work areas.

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