Events/Short Term Detour Information

KA IWI COAST RUN/WALK 

The KA IWI COAST RUN/WALK will be held on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019. Traffic lanes on Kalanianaole Hwy. will be closed from Kealahou (Sandy Beach) to Hanauma Bay Beach Park. The event is expected to have 1,000 participants. TheBus will service all bus stops along the detour route. 

 

AFFECTED ROUTE:

22

AFFECTED AREA:

No    service    on    Kalanianaole   between         Hanauma        Bay                     and Kealahou (Sandy Beach)

DATE:

Sunday, November 24, 2019

 

TIME:

From 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or as directed by Police

Buses will DETOUR as outlined below: 

ROUTE 22, BEACH BUS

Eastbound:   TheBus will travel the regular route to Kalanianaole/Hanauma Bay Beach Park (Exiting), left Kalanianaole, right Lunalilo, right Hawaii Kai, right Kealahou, left Kalanianaole, and then resume the regular route. 

Westbound:   No detour.

 

 

Traffic AdvisorY – HOLIDAY Parades IN NOVEMBER

 

In celebration of the holiday season, several parades are scheduled to occur in the month of November.  These parades will travel along City bus routes which may impact bus operations.

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

 

LILIHA/PALAMA CHRISTMAS PARADE:  5:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.

 

One hundred marchers and ten vehicles are expected to participate. The parade will start at United Church of Christ on Judd St., travel along Liliha, King, and end on King/Kohou.

 

KALIHI BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS PARADE:  6:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

 

One hundred marchers, sixteen vehicles, two floats, and two bands are expected to participate.  The parade will start at Kalihi Union Church, travel along King, Mokauea, Dillingham, Waiakamilo, Houghtailing, School, and end at Kamehameha Shopping Center.

 

WAIKIKI HOLIDAY PARADE:  7:00 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M.

 

The event is expected to have four thousand marchers, forty vehicles and thirty-eight bands. The parade will begin on Kalakaua at Saratoga, proceed along Kalakaua, and end at Kapiolani Park Bandstand.

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

 

HOLIDAY PARADE IN HAWAII KAI:  10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.

 

One thousand marchers, twenty-five vehicles, and three bands are expected to participate. The parade will start at Kamiloiki Park, travel along Hawaii Kai Dr., Lunalilo, and end at Koko Marina Shopping Center.

 

WAIANAE COAST CHRISTMAS PARADE:  10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. 

 

One thousand marchers, thirty vehicles, thirty floats, five bands, and three horse groups are expected to participate.  The parade will start at Waianae Boat Harbor, continue eastbound on Farrington, and end at Waianae Mall.

 

WEST OAHU ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE:  6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. 

 

Twenty-five vehicles, three floats, and four bands are expected to participate.  The parade will start at Fort Barrette/Kapolei Pkwy., continue west on Kapolei Pkwy., and finish on Kealakapu St.

                                                                                                             

 

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC – POKOLE STREET CLOSURE 

The Hawaiian Electric Company will be performing emergency work and closing Pokole St. between Alohea Ave. and Maunalei Ave. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019. TheBus will service all stops along the detour route. 

AFFECTED

ROUTE:

9

AFFECTED AREA:

Road Closure on Pokole St. between Alohea Ave. and Maunalei Ave.

DATE:

Thursday, November 21, 2019

TIME:

From 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or as directed by Police

Buses will DETOUR as outlined below:

ROUTE 9, KAIMUKI-PEARL HARBOR 

Eastbound:   No detour.

Westbound:  TheBus will travel from the terminus at Alohea/Pokole, continue on Alohea, right 12th Ave., right Maunalei, left Pokole, and then resume the regular route. 

 

FARRINGTON HIGHWAY CLOSURE –

WESTBOUND BETWEEN LEOKANE AND LEOKU 

Farrington Hwy. will be closed in the westbound direction between Leokane and Leoku weeknights starting on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. until further notice.  TheBus will service all bus stops along the detour route.  

AFFECTED

ROUTES:

40, 42, 434, A, & E

AFFECTED

AREA:

Farrington Hwy. – westbound between Leokane & Leoku

DATES:

Monday, November 18, 2019, until further notice

TIME:

Weeknights from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. unless directed by Police

Buses will DETOUR as outlined below:

ROUTE 40, HONOLULU-MAKAHA

ROUTE 42, EWA BEACH-WAIKIKI

ROUTE A, CITY EXPRESS

ROUTE E, COUNTRY EXPRESS

Eastbound:   No detour. 

Westbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to Farrington/Pupupuhi, continue on Farrington, left Leokane, right Leonui, right Leo’ole, left Farrington, and then resume the regular route. 

ROUTE 434 WAIPAHU-VILLAGE PARK 

Eastbound:   No detour.

Westbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to Farrington/Pupupuhi, continue on Farrington, left Leokane, right Leonui, right Leo’ole, continue on Leoku, and then resume the regular route. 

KAMEHAMEHA HWY CLOSURE –

BETWEEN CENTER DRIVE AND VALKENBURGH STREET 

Kamehameha Hwy. will be closed from Center Dr. to Valkenburgh St. eastbound, starting at 8:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 through FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019.  TheBus will service all stops along the detour route.

AFFECTED ROUTES:

11, 20, 40, 42, 51, 88A, & A

AFFECTED AREA:

Kamehameha Hwy. closure from Center Dr. to Valkenburgh St. eastbound

DATES:

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 through

Friday, November 15, 2019

ENDING:

8:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. or as directed by Police

Buses will DETOUR as outlined below:

ROUTE 11, MAKALAPA-HALAWA-AIEA HEIGHTS

Eastbound:   TheBus will travel the regular route to Radford/Bougainville, continue on Bougainville, right Valkenburgh, left Nimitz, right Rodgers, right Aolele, left up ramp to Airport Upper Level, left onto H-1 EAST, and then resume the regular route.

Westbound:  No detour.

ROUTE 20, WAIKIKI-PEARLRIDGE

ROUTE 40, HONOLULU-MAKAHA

ROUTE 42, EWA BEACH-WAIKIKI

ROUTE 51, HONOLULU-WAHIAWA

ROUTE 88A, NORTH SHORE EXPRESS

Eastbound:   TheBus will travel the regular route to Kamehameha/Radford, left Radford, right Bougainville, right Valkenburgh, left Nimitz, and then resume the regular route.                    

Westbound:  No detour.

ROUTE A, CITY EXPRESS! A

Eastbound:   TheBus will travel the regular route to Kamehameha/Radford, left Radford, right Valkenburgh, left Nimitz, right Rodgers, right Aolele, left up ramp to Airport Upper Level, left onto H-1 EAST, and then resume the regular route.                                                                                                    

Westbound:  No detour.

22nd AVENUE CLOSURE 

RMY Construction will be closing 22nd Ave. between Kilauea Ave. and Huanui St. weekdays starting on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., until further notice. TheBus will service all stops along the detour route. 

AFFECTED

ROUTE:

24

AFFECTED AREA:

No service at 22nd Ave in both directions and along Huanui St eastbound

STARTING:

Wednesday, November 13, 2019, until further notice

TIME:

Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or as directed by Police

Buses will DETOUR as outlined below:

ROUTE 24, KAPAHULU-AINA HAINA 

Eastbound:   TheBus will travel the regular route Kilauea/22nd Ave, continue on Kilauea, right Puu Panini, right Huanui, left 22nd, left Puu Panini, right Kilauea, and then resume the regular route. 

Westbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to Huanui/22nd, left 22nd, left Puu Panini, left Kilauea, and then resume the regular route. 

 

DIAMOND HEAD ROAD CLOSURE WESTBOUND 

The City & County of Honolulu Road Crew will be closing Diamond Head Rd., between Kahala Ave. and Poni Moi Rd. westbound, weekdays starting on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TheBus will service all stops along the detour route. 

AFFECTED ROUTES:

14 & 22

AFFECTED AREAS:

No service on Diamond Head Rd and along Paki Ave between Poni Moi Rd and Monsarrat Ave.

DATE:

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, until further notice

TIME:

Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or as directed by Police

 

Buses will DETOUR as outlined below: 

ROUTE 14, ST. LOUIS-MAUNALANI

ROUTE 22, BEACH BUS 

Eastbound:   No detour. 

Westbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to Kahala/Diamond Head, right Diamond Head, onto Monsarrat, right Paki, and then resume the regular route. 

 

HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION –

PALI HIGHWAY ROAD CLOSURE  

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has closed a portion of Pali Highway, between Waokanaka St. and Kamehameha Highway eastbound, Sunday through Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. starting on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Pali Highway will be opened 24/7 in the Kailua bound direction and daily from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m in the Honolulu bound direction Monday through Friday. Weekends Pali Highway will be open in both directions from 5:00 a.m. Saturday through 8:00 p.m. Sunday. TheBus will service all stops along Kamehameha Hwy. 

AFFECTED ROUTE:    

65, 66, & 67

AFFECTED AREA:

No service on Pali Hwy. between Kamehameha Hwy. and Vineyard Blvd.

STARTING:

Tuesday, November 5, 2019, until further notice

TIME:

Closure from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. eastbound Sunday through Friday or as directed by Police

Buses will DETOUR as outlined below: 

ROUTE 65, HONOLULU-KAHALUU 

Eastbound:   TheBus will travel the regular route to Kamehameha/Koolau View Dr, right onramp onto H3 WEST “PEARL HARBOR”, take EXIT 1B EAST “HONOLULU”, onto Moanalua Freeway, onto H1 EAST, take EXIT 21 A “PALI HWY”, right Pali, and then resume the regular route. 

Westbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to Alakea/Beretania, continue on Queen Emma, left Vineyard, (will service portables only at Vineyard/Pali & Vineyard/Nuuanu & does not service Vineyard/Liliha or Vineyard/Palama) onto Halona, onto H1 WEST “FORT SHAFTER – AIRPORT”, onto H201 WEST “FORT SHAFTER-AIEA”, onto Moanalua Freeway, take EXIT 1D “EAST KANEOHE”, onto H3, take EXIT “11 KAMEHAMEHA HWY”, left Kamehameha, and then resume the regular route. 

ROUTE 66, HONOLULU-KAILUA-KANEOHE

ROUTE 67, KAILUA-WAIMANALO-SEA LIFE PARK 

Eastbound:   TheBus will travel the regular route to Pali/Kamehameha, right Kamehameha, (last stop at Kamehameha/Koa Kahiko) left Likelike (does not service Likelike/School), onto H1 EAST “FREEWAY, take EXIT 21 A “PALI HWY”, right Pali, and then resume the regular route.

Westbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to Alakea/Beretania, continue on Queen Emma, left Vineyard, (will service portables only at Vineyard/Pali & Vineyard/Nuuanu & does not service Vineyard/Liliha or Vineyard/Palama) onto Halona, onto H1 WEST “FORT SHAFTER – AIRPORT”, take EXIT 20A NORTH “LIKELIKE HWY”, onto Likelike (does not service Likelike/School), right Kamehameha, left Kalanianaole, and then resume the regular route.          

 

SHUTTLE FOR HALEIWA-BOUND ROUTE 60

Effective SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2019, Kamehameha Highway will be closed at Laniakea Beach to Kawela Beach from 12:00 AM to 2:30 AM on Sunday through Thursday nights, except on 10/31/19 and 11/11/19. A courtesy shuttle will be provided for TheBus riders and will run at the normal TheBus schedule times, with a possibility of up to a 15 minute delay. Dates subject to change based on conditions.


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KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY CLOSURE (LANIAKEA BEACH TO KAWELA BEACH)

Effective SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2019, Kamehameha Highway will be closed at Laniakea Beach to Kawela Beach from 12:00 AM to 2:30 AM on Sunday through Thursday nights, except on 10/31/19 and 11/11/19. Dates subject to change based on conditions.

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KALIHI TRANSIT CENTER RAIL STATION CONSTRUCTION 

Construction of the Middle Street rail station will require the closure of the turnaround area at the Kalihi Transit Center.  Traffic flow in the Transit Center will be detoured starting at 8:00 a.m., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, until further notice.  Westbound buses will service the bus stops along the Ewa side of the transit center, and eastbound buses will service the bus stops along the Diamond Head side of the transit center.

 

AFFECTED ROUTES:

1, 2, 2L, 16, 31, 32, 43, 61, A, & W3

AFFECTED AREA:

Westbound buses to service the Ewa Side of the Transit Center

Eastbound buses to service the Diamond Head Side of the Transit Center.

STARTING:

8:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2019, until further notice

TIME:

24 hours a day / 7 days a week unless directed by Police.


Buses will DETOUR as outlined below:

ROUTE 1, KAIMUKI-KALIHI

ROUTE 2, WAIKIKI-SCHOOL-MIDDLE

ROUTE 16, MOANALUA VALLEY

ROUTE 31. TRIPLER-MAPUNAPUNA

ROUTE 32, KALIHI-PEARLRIDGE

ROUTE 43, WAIPAHU-HONOLULU-ALAPAI

ROUTE 61, KALIHI-KANEOHE-AIKAHI

ROUTE A, CITY EXPRESS! A

ROUTE 2L, WAIKIKI-SCHOOL-MIDDLE LIMITED

ROUTE W3, KALIHI VIA SCHOOL STREET EXPRESS

Eastbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to the Diamond Head side of the Transit Center, service the designated eastbound bus bay, left at the makai gate to the Handi-Van parking lot, exit through the mauka gate of the Handivan parking lot onto the Kalihi Transit Center driveway, and then resume the regular route. 

Westbound: TheBus will travel the regular route to the parking access lane (Ewa side of the Transit Center), right parking access lane, u-turn at the end of the parking lane to the designated westbound bus bay, left at the Kalihi Transit Center driveway, and then resume the regular route. 

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HICKAM MAIN GATE (DETOUR)  

Due to the new security procedures at HICKAM MAIN GATE buses will be detoured starting on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018, from 9:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.    TheBus will service all bus stops along the detour route. 

AFFECTED ROUTE:

19

AFFECTED AREA:

No service on Vandenberg Blvd/Freedom Ave (stop #925)

STARTING:

Thursday, November 15, 2018, until further notice.

TIME:

From 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. or as directed by DOD Police

Buses will DETOUR as outlined below: 

ROUTE 19, WAIKIKI-AIRPORT-HICKAM 

Eastbound:   No detour. 

Westbound:  TheBus will travel the regular route to O’Malley Blvd/Hickam Main Gate, continue on O’Malley, right Freedom, left Vandenberg, and then resume the regular route.

 

FARRINGTON HIGHWAY P.M. CONTRAFLOW 

The Farrington Hwy. Afternoon Contraflow will begin on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The eastbound lanes along Farrington Hwy. will be reduced to one lane and will restrict left turns onto Nanakuli Ave.  TheBus will service all bus stops along the detour route.   

AFFECTED

ROUTE:

403

AFFECTED AREA:

No left turn onto Nanakuli Ave. from Farrington Hwy.

DATE:

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

TIME:

From 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


Buses will DETOUR as outlined below:

 

ROUTE 403, NANAKULI-MAILI-WAIANAE

Eastbound:   TheBus will travel the regular route to Farrington/Nanakuli, continue on Farrington, right Laumania, left Pohakunui, left Piliokahi, left Farrington, right Nanakuli and then resume the regular route.

Westbound:  No detour.