Drivers should expect delays along Middle Street tomorrow as the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced a scheduled lane closure. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the right mauka-bound lane between Kamehameha Highway and North King Street will be closed. The City’s Department of Transportation Services will be positioning Handi-Vans in the area for the opening of Skyline’s second segment. Motorists are advised to consider alternate routes.
While some may find this mildly inconvenient, the move is strategic to ensure the ceremony goes off without a hitch, and it's only for a chunk of the mid-morning. The closure will permit the DTS to quickly deploy transit vehicles in emergency scenarios, according to the advisory on HDOT's website. The left lane of Middle Street, however, will openly remain as an option for traffic headed in the mauka-bound direction.
For those of you wondering what the Skyline project involves, it's part of the city's transportation growth and modernization plan. The ceremony marks a milestone in this development, ushering in segment two onto the city's ever-evolving transit map. Anyone curious about additional details of the Skyline or how the opening may affect their day-to-day, make sure to visit the DTS website for further information.
