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‘Five-0’ filming to slow traffic near HPD main station

Traffic flow on Friday afternoon is expected to be a bit slower than normal on and near Beretania and Alapai streets near the Honolulu Police main station and city bus terminal to accommodate the production of the TV series “Hawaii Five-0.”

The shooting of a drive sequence is scheduled to take place between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday.

City officials said traffic will be held up for short periods on Alapai and Beretania streets and streets that “T” into Beretania, including Lisbon, Lauhala, and Punchbowl streets.

An official said the maximum hold time will be three minutes and that traffic will be allowed to return to normal before the scene is attempted again.

Police officers on special duty will be on site to ensure safety.

Hawaii’s film industry generates an average of $438 million in economic activity and 2,600 full-time jobs annually, city officials said, citing state figures.

Correction: Hawaii’s film industry generates an average of $438 million in economic activity and 2,600 full-time jobs annually, according to the state. A previous version of this story credited “Hawaii Five-0” with that economic activity and job creation.
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