Damaged utility pole in Kailua causes heavy traffic
KAILUA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A utility pole near a fast food restaurant on Kailua Road was struck down by a motorist on the afternoon of March 7, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.
The pole is currently blocking the Kailua-bound lane of the road, and all Kailua-bound lanes are closed down as crews work on repairing the pole.The Honolulu Police Department is working on diverting motorists away from the scene using alternative routes until a contraflow lane can be established.
As of 4:36 p.m., there is no estimated time for completion for the fixing of the utility pole.
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