Motorists are being advised to avoid Wai­alae Avenue on Tuesday morning as Board of Water Supply crews work to repair a broken water main.

The break in the 12-inch main was reported at about 7:10 p.m. Monday.

Police closed Wai­alae Avenue in both directions between 13th Avenue and Wilhelmina Rise. The street will remain closed overnight and into Tuesday morning while crews work to repair the main, according to a Board of Water Supply spokes­man.

At least two homes are affected.

Racers want state to fund economic study

KAILUA-KONA » Backers of a proposed Kona raceway are pushing for the state to pay for an economic impact study after a sound study showed the park would have minimal impact on neighbors.

West Hawaii Today reported Monday that the Hawaii Racing Association will meet with County Council members and parks and recreation officials in hopes that the county will pay for a study to see how much revenue the Kona Motorsport Park could generate. The study is estimated to cost more than $20,000.

Racing enthusiasts have been trying to build the park for two decades, starting in 1994. The proposed park would have courses and trails for trucks, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, and would also provide a venue for concerts and car shows.

However, some neighbors are unconvinced by the sound study and still don’t want the project in their backyard.

Repair of pipe will disrupt water service

Replacement of a waterline on Kaohu Street in Wai­luku is expected to be done by July 24, according to the Maui Department of Water Supply.

A Maui County news release said Thursday that work will be performed in phases on Kaohu Street: last week from Wai­ale Road to Market Street and the remaining three weeks from Market to Napua streets.

Residents might experience low water pressure or temporary interruption in service during this time, the release said. People whose service will be interrupted will be notified.