RMY Construction, Inc. – the contractor for the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) water system improvement project in the McCully area is continuing work to install a new 12-inch water main on Kapiolani Boulevard. Motorists are advised to expect the following traffic modifications:
Monday, February 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- In observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday, there will be no lane closures.
Tuesday, February 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- The right and center Diamond Head-bound lanes of Kapiolani Boulevard will be closed between University Avenue and Date Street.
Wednesday, February 17 and Thursday, February 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day
- The right and center Diamond Head-bound lanes of Kapiolani Boulevard will be closed between University Avenue and Date Street;
- Roving lane closures in the Ewa-bound lanes of Kapiolani Boulevard between McCully Street and University Avenue;
- Roving lane closures on McCully Street at the Kapiolani Boulevard intersection. At least one lane of traffic will be open in each direction at all times.
Friday, February 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- The left and center Diamond Head-bound lanes of Kapiolani Boulevard will be closed between University Avenue and Date Street;
- Roving lane closures in the Ewa-bound lanes of Kapiolani Boulevard between McCully Street and University Avenue;
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 and water service reliability for residents in the area.
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.
