HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation advises motorists of the closure of a portion of Likelike Highway in the Honolulu-bound (town-bound) direction through Monday, Nov. 13.

Both lanes between the H-3 Freeway split and the Wilson Tunnel will remain closed; one lane will be opened at 5 a.m. Monday.

HDOT closed the lanes Thursday night after a routine inspection found fractured ceiling rods in Wilson Tunnel. HDOT will inspect the stainless steel rods that support the tunnel ceiling and will begin repairs on the fractured rods. 

As of Friday afternoon, inspectors found 25 fractured rods out of 270 rods in the town-boud Wilson Tunnel ceiling. HDOT has enough materials on hand to replace 10 rods. Additional fractured rods will be addressed as materials become available. The single-lane closure will remain in place until repairs to all 25 fractured rods are completed. 

The Pali Highway and H-3 Freeway will remain open and are recommended alternative routes. Motorists are encouraged to check traffic conditions before starting their trips. Electronic message signs have been placed to alert drivers of the planned closure.

Emergency vehicles will be allowed through during the closure. TheBus will not be allowed through.