Full Notification

The Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) contractor for the water system improvement project in the McCully area is continuing their work to install a new 12-inch main on Kapiolani Boulevard. The contractor is also constructing manholes at the intersection of Kapiolani Boulevard and Paani Street. Motorists are advised to expect the following traffic modifications:

Monday, December 1, to Friday, December 5, and Monday, December 8, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• The left turn lane onto Paani Street from the Diamond Head-bound lanes of Kapiolani Boulevard will be closed;
• The left Diamond Head-bound lane of Kapiolani Boulevard between Wiliwili Street and Hoawa Street will be closed; and
• There will be no left turn onto Kapiolani Boulevard from Paani Street.

Due to the upcoming holiday season, lane closures for the project will be on hold from December 9, through January 5. The indicated lane closures may be modified based on project needs.

The contractor is replacing approximately 2,800 feet of 12-inch water main installed in 1938 and approximately 1,000 feet of 8-inch water main installed in 1953. The renewal of the water system will improve fire protection, enhance water service to residents in the area, and reduce the likelihood of water main breaks.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during construction hours, if possible, and to allow for additional travel time. Drivers that must travel through the work area are asked to please abide by posted traffic signs.

The BWS encourages the community to visit www.boardofwatersupply.com for weekly project updates and traffic patterns or call 748-5310 to hear a voice recording of the information. The community may also follow the BWS on Twitter at @BWSHonolulu for daily updates. Questions and comments may be directed to the project construction manager, ESH, Inc., at 799-8744 or the BWS Communications Office at 748-5041.

About the Board of Water Supply:

The Board of Water Supply (BWS), a semi-autonomous agency of the City and County of Honolulu, manages Oahu’s municipal water resources and distribution system. As the largest water utility in the State, the BWS serves approximately one million customers on Oahu. The BWS embraces its mission of “Water for Life – Ka Wai Ola”—to provide a safe, dependable, and affordable water supply, now and into the future. Uwē ka lani, ola ka honua – “When the heavens weep, the earth lives.” For more information, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com.