As part of the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) on-going water system improvement project on Kapiolani Boulevard, the contractor is continuing installation work on a new 12-inch water main. Motorists are advised to expect the following traffic modifications:
Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• The closure of two Diamond Head-bound lanes of Kapiolani Boulevard at the Paani Street intersection;
• Motorists will be unable to make a left turn onto Kapiolani Boulevard from Paani Street; and
• Motorists will be unable to make a left turn onto Paani Street from Kapiolani Boulevard.
The contractor is replacing approximately 2,800 feet of 12-inch water main installed in 1938 and approximately 1,000 feet of 8-inch water main installed in 1953. The renewal of the water system will improve fire protection, enhance water service to residents in the area, and reduce the likelihood of water main breaks.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during construction hours, if possible, and to allow for additional travel time. Drivers that must travel through the work area are asked to please abide by posted traffic signs.
The BWS encourages the community to visit www.boardofwatersupply.com for weekly project updates and traffic patterns or call 748-5310 to hear a voice recording of the information. The community may also follow the BWS on Twitter at @BWSHonolulu for daily updates. Questions and comments may be directed to the project construction manager, ESH, Inc., at 799-8744 or the BWS Communications Office at 748-5041.
