One lane of Kalakaua Avenue reopens after water main break
11 a.m. UPDATE
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply advises motorists to avoid the intersection of Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenue due to a 12-inch water main break near Waikiki Gateway Park.
Only one lane is open on Kalakaua Avenue, and all eastbound lanes are closed on Kuhio between Namahana and Kuamoo streets.
Crews continue to clear the roadway of sand and debris, the board said. All area customers continue to have water service.
Updates will be posted to boardofwatersupply.com/mainbreaks.
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A water main break has forced the closure of all lanes of Kalakaua and Kuhio avenues in Waikiki.
Westbound traffic on Kuhio Avenue is being rerouted onto Ala Wai Boulevard via Namahana Avenue.
Kalakaua Avenue is completely shut down.
The water main break occurred around 7 a.m. Repair crews have been dispatched to the scene.