Department of Transportation

HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation (DOT) advises Oahu motorists that the H-1 Freeway eastbound Pali Highway Off-Ramp (Exit 21A) and the Punchbowl Street Off-Ramp (Exit 21B) will be closed on Sunday, February 16, and Sunday, February 23, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., as part of the H-1 Freeway Rehabilitation project.  During these hours, the eastbound Pali Highway On-Ramp to the H-1 eastbound will also be closed.  Motorists are advised to use the following alternate routes:

• Eastbound H-1 motorists are advised to use the previous Vineyard Boulevard Off-Ramp (Exit 20B) to Vineyard Boulevard as an alternate route.

• Eastbound H-1 motorists can also use the following Kinau Street Off-Ramp (Exit 22) to Ward Avenue and South Beretania Street.

• Pali Highway motorists wishing to access the H-1 eastbound are advised to proceed on Pali Highway, turn left onto South Vineyard Boulevard and use the next available H-1 on-ramp past Punchbowl Street.

Construction work in the area will involve heavy machinery and associated noise that will cease by 10 p.m.

The H-1 Rehabilitation project will upgrade the freeway sub-surface and asphalt to provide a longer-lasting, smooth riding surface, provide an additional lane in each direction, install upgraded lighting, improve drainage, and install glare screens along the median.

For more information, check the project website at H1rehab.com or #H1rehab.