16-02-2025
Don't get caught in these Great Aloha Run road closures
HONOLULU (KHON2) — More than 12,000 will hit the pavement running on Monday, Feb. 17 for the 41st Annual Great Aloha will run, walk and support dozens of local charities in the 8.15-mile foot race from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium.
Though thousands will be racing for a great cause, the organization said some road closures will occur despite best efforts to minimize traffic disruptions.
Staying on track for another Great Aloha Run
The Honolulu Police Department, Department of Transportation and other city services have determined these road closures are necessary.
Radford Dr from Kamehameha Hwy to Bougainville
To reopen after race passes
Kamehameha Hwy from Valkenburgh (westbound) to Aloha Stadium
To reopen after race passes
Center Drive at Kamehameha Hwy (both directions)
To reopen after race passes
All Downtown roads from Beretania and Nuuanu to Ala Moana and Nimitz Hwy, Punchbowl St
Expected to reopen at 8 a.m.
Ala Moana Blvd and Nimitz Hwy from South St to River St
Expected to reopen at 8 a.m.
Westbound lanes of Nimitz Hwy under viaduct from River St to H1 Fwy/Viaduct
To reopen after race passes
Two right lanes of Nimitz Hwy from Sand Island Access Rd to River St. (Access to Sand Island limited to H1 eastbound lanes or Nimitz Hwy
To reopen after race passes
Nimitz Hwy under viaduct from Kakoi St to Valkenburgh
To reopen after race passes
Dillingham Blvd at Middle St (for westbound traffic under viaduct)
To reopen after race passes
H1 Fwy at Kamehameha Hwy (exit under H1 Fwy)
To reopen after race passes
Both directions of Salt Lake Blvd from Kahuapaani St to Kalaloa St
To reopen after race passes
Both directions of Salt Lake Blvd from Kalaloa St to Kamehameha Hwy
To reopen after race passes
HPD traffic officers will attempt to let traffic through once the bulk of runners have passed.
Officials said most roads are expected to reopen by 9 a.m.
To make traffic easier, officials suggest drivers use South Beretania St to Punchbowl St for freeway access.
Drivers should avoid using the Middle St and Dillingham Blvd intersection.
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'Your patience, support and consideration through the past years has been greatly appreciated. The Great Aloha Run could not occur without the outpouring of community spirit each year.'
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