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Utility work Wed. to impact traffic in ʻAiea and Kaimukī

Work on 2/18 in both areas scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m.

HONOLULU, Feb. 17, 2026 -- Hawaiian Electric will perform separate utility projects in ‘Aiea and Kaimukī on Wednesday, Feb. 18, involving lane closures as follows:

Ulune Street, 8:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.

Crews will replace overhead power lines and equipment on several utility poles along Ulune Street, partially closing the eastbound lane of Ulune between ʻAiea Heights Drive and Anounou Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Special duty police and flagmen will provide traffic control, including brief stops to allow vehicles to pass in the open travel lane.

Kaimukī and Kapahulu avenues, 8:30 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m.

Crews will replace a transformer and upgrade equipment on a single utility pole along Kaimukī Avenue at the intersection with Kapahulu Avenue near Crane Basketball Courts from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The work will partially close the eastbound lane of Kaimukī Ave. between Kapahulu Ave. and Belser Street with traffic contraflowed and some driveways temporarily blocked. ʻNo parkingʻ barricades will indicate restricted access.

In addition, the right northbound lane of Kapahulu Ave. approaching Kaimukī Ave. will be closed, and the far left southbound lane of Kapahulu Ave. approaching Kaimukī Ave. will be closed and motorists will be restricted from turning left onto Kaimukī Ave. Special duty police and flagmen will provide traffic control.

Safety signs and traffic cones will mark the work zones. Due to the nature of the work, the traffic plans may change without notice for the safety of the public and crews.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down when approaching and passing the work zones, expect traffic delays or use alternate routes when possible.

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About Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO)
Hawaiian Electric serves 95 percent of Hawai‘i’s 1.4 million residents on the islands of Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi. Established in 1891, Hawaiian Electric is committed to empowering its customers and communities by providing affordable, reliable, clean and sustainable energy.

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

Hawaiian Electric Company is dedicated to our community in which we live, work and serve. Rooted in Hawaii and one of the largest companies in the State, Hawaiian Electric takes the concept of malama pono -- to care for and serve -- to heart. The company and our employees have a long tradition of contributing with dollars, time and talent. Corporate citizenship is crucial to Hawaiian Electric's overall business plan because strong communities are essential to the success of the company, our employees and our customers.

Company and employee volunteerism is encouraged and employees volunteer for dozens of non-profits throughout the State. Hawaiian Electric's corporate giving philosophy gives priority to projects that help families, promote education and protect the environment.

The company also sponsors robotics programs and events that promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education and careers.

For nearly a decade, Hawaiian Electric volunteers provided manpower, bucket trucks and ladders to install Christmas lights at the Kaimuki Community Park and playground before the annual Kaimuki Christmas Parade in December, and in 2019 company volunteers repaired the "floating" Christmas tree at Puʻu O Kaimukī Mini Park with new multicolored, energy efficient LED light strands.

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