Drivers in Pearl City are dealing with a tight squeeze on Waimano Home Road, where a 12-inch water main leak has shut down the right mauka-bound lane and triggered localized water service interruptions. The lane closure has narrowed traffic near the Pearl City Public Library as crews dig in to isolate the break, and a temporary water wagon has been rolled in for customers who lose service. Motorists and residents are being warned to expect traffic changes and slowdowns while repair work continues.
As reported by Hawaii News Now, crews are working near 1179 Waimano Home Road between Hoomalu Street and Luehu Street to fix the 12-inch leak, and the right mauka-bound lane is closed at the repair site. Hawaii News Now also notes that a water wagon is stationed at 1145 Waimano Home Road near the library for customers without service, who are asked to bring their own containers to fill.
Board of Water Supply contact and updates
According to the Board of Water Supply, customers with questions or outages can call (808) 748-5000 and press 1 to report water trouble. Residents can also check the agency's online "Reported Main Breaks" page for status updates. The Board maintains that public page for significant main breaks and posts advisories when repairs affect water service or traffic conditions.
Pearl City has seen similar breaks
Pearl City has dealt with similar 12-inch main breaks in recent years. In December 2023, crews repaired a 12-inch break on Kaahumanu Street that left nearby businesses and residents without water while water wagons were deployed, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. That earlier incident underscored how a single transmission-line failure can disrupt local traffic and daily routines while crews work to isolate and repair the pipe.
What drivers and residents should do now
Officials are urging motorists to use alternate routes when possible and to drive carefully around the work zone to protect crews, per Hawaii News Now. Affected customers can fill containers at the water wagon at 1145 Waimano Home Road, and the Board of Water Supply will continue posting status updates and any related safety advisories online as the repair progresses.
