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Archaeological excavations for the city’s rail project will begin next week from Kalihi through Kakaako.
Workers will conduct excavation work in the following locations:
» Portions of Kamehameha Highway and Dillingham Boulevard in Kalihi from Middle to Kohou streets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or on some days from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
» Halekauwila Street from Richards to Punchbowl streets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
» Halekauwila Street from Punchbowl to Keawe streets from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
» Halekauwila Street from Keawe to Cooke streets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
» Punchbowl Street from Pohukaina Street to Nimitz Highway from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The trenching work for the 4.3-mile fourth phase of the rail route will take place through summer 2012. The work will require lane closures as well as left-turn lane closures for some intersections at night. For updates on construction work days and times, visit honolulutransit.org or call 566-2299.