Emergency repairs to Kamehameha Highway near Kaaawa will prompt temporary closure of the northbound lane near Kanenelu Beach through the holiday weekend.

Traffic will be contraflowed and the state Department of Transportation alerted motorists Friday to allow extra travel time.

The damage to the highway was caused by recent high surf pounding the embankment and shoulder of the road. Gov. DavidIge signed an emergency supplemental proclamation allowing the repairs.

According to a DOT press release, the work is in the vicinity of repairs made earlier this year in Kaaawa. Boulders will be plaedin the weakened area of the highway and crews will add controlled low strength material (CLSM) to help prevent furthererosion. Crews will be working on repairs within the right of way, DOT said.

The work is scheduled to begin today and continue through Monday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

DOT said starting with Tuesday’s morning commute, hours will be adjusted to start at 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No overnight workis planned.

Those on Oahu’s windward side or the North Shore should consider going through Honolulu and Wahiawa to reach theirdestination.

HDOT updates can be found on Twitter @DOTHawaii or on Facebook by following the Hawaii Department of Transportation.Weekly lane closure information will be posted at the HDOT website at http://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/oahu