Kalanianaole Highway in Hawaii Kai closed overnight to stabilize slopes
State officials are closing a stretch of Kalanianaole Highway in Hawaii Kai Wednesday night for slope stabilization work.
Starting at 7 p.m., the highway was closed until 2 a.m. Thursday – between Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach Park — in both directions.
This full closure is needed to safely remove loose rocks and overhanging boulders to prevent possible rockslides, according to the Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Motorists is being detoured around the work area to Lunalilo Home Road, Hawaii Kai Drive and Kealahou Street, where they may re-enter Kalanianaole Highway.