Archaeological digs will close lanes in Honolulu

Archaeological excavations for the city’s rail project will begin next week from Kalihi through Kakaako.

Workers will conduct excavation work in the following locations:

» Portions of Kameha­meha Highway and Dillingham Boulevard in Kalihi from Middle to Kohou streets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or on some days from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

» Halekauwila Street from Richards to Punchbowl streets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

» Halekauwila Street from Punchbowl to Keawe streets from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

» Halekauwila Street from Keawe to Cooke streets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

» Punchbowl Street from Pohukaina Street to Nimitz Highway from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The trenching work for the 4.3-mile fourth phase of the rail route will take place through summer 2012. The work will require lane closures as well as left-turn lane closures for some intersections at night. For updates on construction work days and times, visit honolulutransit.org or call 566-2299.