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Police reopen Kanekapolei Street in Waikiki

UPDATE: 10:20 a.m.

Kanekapolei Street has been reopened in all directions, police said.

HPD sent the advisory about the street reopening at 10:08 a.m. No other details were given.

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Kanekapolei Street in Waikiki has been closed in all directions this morning as Honolulu police conducted an investigation.

The Honolulu Police Department issued a traffic advisory at 8:20 a.m. announcing the closure.

Police said Kanekapolei Street was shut down in all directions due to an ongoing police investigation.

No additional details about the investigation were immediately available.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the roadway reopens.

Police have not said how long the closure is expected to remain in effect.

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