City to begin curb ramp work in various locations across Oʻahu

By Cindy Cromwell
May 20, 2026
City News

Image shows a person using an excavator on the left to dig up a section of curb on a street corner. A large white and green truck is in the background and another set of equipment to help with drilling into the road is on the right.

Curb ramp work will take place in ‘Aiea, Makiki, Mānoa, Kaimukī, and Kailua

HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is advising the public that a curb ramp project at various locations on O‘ahu will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The project, which will take place in the areas of ‘Aiea, Makiki, Mānoa, Kaimukī, and Kailua, is projected to be completed by the end of October 2027. Work is expected to run on weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

The curb ramp project includes, but is not limited to, the demolition, removal, and disposal of existing pavements, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and curb ramps; construction of new sidewalks, curb ramps, curbs, and gutters; reconstruction of pavement transitions; adjustment of utility box frames and covers; traffic signal work and restoration of all impacted pavement striping.

Drivers in those areas are advised to proceed with caution and observe all traffic control devices, posted signs, and Special Duty Officers. Please use extreme caution in these areas or use alternative routes. Drivers should anticipate delays and allow extra travel time while traveling through the work area.

The areas affected by the curb ramp project include:

‘Aiea:Pono St. and Moanalua Rd., Kōāuka St./Pali Momi St. and Moanalua Rd., Honomanū St. and Moanalua Rd.

Makiki:Piʻikoi St. and Kīnaʻu St., South Beretania St. and Alexander St., Poni St. and Makaloa St., Punahou St. and Wilder Ave.

Mānoa: East Mānoa Rd. and Lanihuli Dr.

Kaimukī:Kapahulu Ave. and Date St./Moʻoheau St., Waiʻalae Ave. and 6^th Ave.

Kailua: Oneawa St and Uluniu St./Kihapai St.

The Kailua portion of the project is pending scheduling of the other locations and will be coordinated to occur after the North Kalāheo Bridge project is complete, ensuring that curb ramp construction does not add to existing traffic disruption.

We appreciate the public’s assistance and cooperation during this project and thank them for their patience and support while we work to improve roads in our community. Questions and comments may be directed to the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Design and Construction, at (808) 768-8400.

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