The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) will fully close the westbound H-1 Freeway on-ramp from Kamehameha Highway from 8 p.m. on Friday, to 1 a.m. on Monday. This closure is part of Phase 3 of the H-1 Freeway Airport Viaduct Improvements Project, which involves concrete deck surveys, repairs, and temporary striping for surface treatment and a concrete overlay.
Motoring into the closure zone, drivers will be redirected to stick to Nimitz Highway for airport access or to rejoin the westbound H-1 Freeway at the nearby Pearl Harbor Interchange. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) also plans to shut down three right lanes on the westbound H-1 Freeway from the Keʻehi Interchange to the Pearl Harbor Interchange simultaneously. This extensive closure is just the beginning, with work scheduled to extend approximately two weeks and additional closures to be announced in due time.
Traffic is expected to be heavy during the closures, so drivers should plan and allow extra travel time. Officials remind motorists to drive carefully and follow all traffic signs. Special duty police officers will help manage safety during this time. First responders and emergency vehicles are aware of the closure and detours. Additionally, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notes that construction plans depend on good weather conditions.
Residents and travelers alike should remain alert to updates as the project progresses and additional work is announced. Details and updates on the viaduct improvement project and lane closures are readily available on the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) official website.
