“HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) will begin pavement work on South King Street between Alapa‘i Street and Ke‘eaumoku Street starting Monday, September 29, 2025. The project will require partial lane closures in the area.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding all observed State holidays, and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use alternate routes whenever possible. Those traveling through the area should allow of extra travel time and follow posted traffic signs. Honolulu Police Department special duty officers will be on-site to assist with traffic control.
Access to driveways along the construction zone may be temporarily restricted while work is in progress. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.
DFM’s consultant BOW Construction Management Service, Inc. will oversee the project and coordinate local traffic, business access, deliveries, trash collection and emergency services. For any questions or concerns about the project, please call BOW Construction at (808) 520-1733.”
Rider Tips:
- Bicycles are legally considered vehicles in Hawai‘i. As a vehicle operator you have every right to be riding on the road (especially when there’s no bike lane provided). Follow the same rules of the road (obey traffic signals & signs, go with the flow of traffic, use lights at night, etc.).
- Construction slows everyone down and can add more confusion on the street. Pay extra attention and ride even more aware in these areas, and expect that motorists may not to be looking specifically for bicyclists.
- Being visible to drivers is crucial to your safety. Don’t sacrifice your safety for the convenience of others. Riding in the gutter or as close as possible to the curb is typically NOT where drivers are looking. In a narrow lane (width less than 14ft) it’s recommended that bicyclists “take the lane” by riding close to the center of the lane. This helps drivers see the cyclist and discourages drivers from squeezing the bike rider to the side or passing too close. In a wide lane that you can share safely with motor vehicles next to you, position yourself in rightmost lane that best serves your destination, 2-3ft of space between you and the curb or edge of the road.
- Watch out for any surface changes or raised lips (like metal plate coverings) – if you cannot avoid them it’s best to approach them straight on with your bike, having your front wheel cross perpendicularly at a right angle (rather than at a glancing angle).
- Take extra caution when riding over metal objects like metal plates, grates, or coverings as they can be very slippery. Proceed slowly and try not to brake or turn quickly when on them.