North Kalāheo Avenue Bridge rehabilitation enters new phase of work

Beginning Monday, May 18, 2026, the Kailua-bound travel lane will be continuously closed during weekdays (excluding holidays.) The closure will go into effect each Monday at 5:31 p..m. and will remain in place 7:29 a.m. the following weekday, The Kailua-bound travel lane will reopen to contra-flow during weekdays. The contraflow will be in effect Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Friday's 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The traffic modification will last until the end of July, pending weather or unforeseen delays. Motorists should allow extra travel time and observe and obey all traffic controls, posted signs, and traffic control personnel while navigating through the area.

There will be no lane closures on weekends or holidays, and traffic will be restored to normal two-way travel.

During construction, one sidewalk will be closed while the other will remain open to pedestrians. Additionally, recreational use of the waterway beneath the bridge will be maintained along approximately half of the bridge length. Following the May-July phase of repairs, one lane of the bridge will be open to traffic in both directions to alternating traffic during work hours (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) until estimated completion in October.

The project includes repairs to concrete delamination, spalls, and cracks on the existing bridge structure, construction of new sheet pile retaining walls behind each bridge abutment, and replacement of bridge railings, the wearing surface, drain pipes, and approach guardrails. These improvements are intended to strengthen the structural integrity of the bridge, extend its service life, and enhance public safety.

We appreciate the community’s patience during this work. Questions or comments may be directed to kalaheobridgeproject@gmail.com.

Project updates will be posted at www.kaikor.com, under “Construction Updates”.