LANIAKEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Your commute to and from Oahu’s North Shore could take longer than expected.
Hawaii Department of Transportation officials announced new lane closures will be implemented to continue the 1,000-foot Laniakea Realignment project.
The project addresses pedestrian safety, shoreline erosion, congestion and roadway reliability along Kamehameha Highway.
County officials advise drivers to be wary of single-lane closures for the installation of signage and reconfiguration of the unimproved City and County of Honolulu lot.
The closures will be in effect Monday through Friday from Dec. 9 to Dec. 13 and Dec. 16 to Dec. 20.
Crews will work from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to the City, work cannot be conducted at night due to seabird fallout season and the proximity to a green sea turtle nesting site.
Visitors who want to stop by Laniakea Beach can still do so, but parking will only be accessible through a right-turn from northbound Kamehameha Highway.
Officials said this configuration will stay in place through the end of 2025 before another reconfiguration is made through Spring 2026.
“There may be holds of traffic for delivery of construction materials and heavy machinery. HDOT will provide notice of any activities expected to impact traffic flow or parking.”
No sustained closures are planned once “the support lot and best management practices prevent construction runoff from entering neighboring waters.”
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If you would like to learn more about the project, visit the Laniakea Realignment website. You can also stay up-to-date with scheduled closures and more on HDOT’s website.