Wailuku drivers, take note: evening commutes may get a bit stickier next week. The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced a lane closure at the intersection of South High Street (Route 30) and Kolo Place, which will likely lead to traffic delays. Starting March 3 through March 5, one lane will be shut down in the northbound direction from 8 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. the following morning, to allow for road striping and paving work. This intervention comes after the area saw an emergency sewer line repair on February 27.
For those seeking the most current updates on construction and any potential changes to the traffic pattern, checking Hawai‘i Department of Transportation’s social media pages would be your best bet. The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is actively updating their Facebook and Twitter feeds with the latest news to help keep the public informed and, hopefully, a little less inconvenienced by these necessary disruptions.
The local community is used to the ebb and flow of construction projects, and, while the promise of smoother roads is always appreciated, the process to get there can sometimes be a burden. Nevertheless, Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is urging drivers to "obey all signs and traffic controls and drive carefully around the workers," remembering that safety for both workers and commuters is the ultimate priority. For more details on the traffic situation, you can visit the official Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advisory.
