Kailua Municipal Parking lot, bordered by Aulike Street, Uluniu Street, Maluniu Street, and Kuulei Road.
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) will conduct an archaeological survey from Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 30, 2026, weather and conditions permitting, in preparation for the upcoming Kailua Municipal Parking Lot Improvement Project. Should archaeological findings be encountered, the survey period may be extended as required.
The parking lot, currently managed by the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS), will remain open to the public during the survey. Work will be carried out in stages at multiple test pit locations, with each excavation requiring the temporary closure of up to 8 parking stalls. Work hours will be weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.
The purpose of the survey is to determine whether culturally or historically significant resources are present and must be addressed prior to construction. The investigation includes exploratory excavation at 15 locations within the property and will require partial closures and temporary traffic adjustments throughout the project period.
Access to and from the parking lot will remain available through its two vehicle entrances and two pedestrian entrances, although one vehicle entrance may be temporarily closed at certain times. At least one vehicle entrance will remain open at all times.
To minimize inconvenience, the City’s archaeological consultant will monitor traffic conditions and adjust equipment placement as needed. Equipment staging may occur along Aulike Street and/or Maluniu Avenue to reduce impacts within the parking lot. Alternate public parking is available across the street at 25 Aulike Street.
The public is advised of the following potential impacts:
- Temporary closures may occur at the Aulike Street and Maluniu Avenue entrance and exit driveways.
- Up to eight parking stalls may be temporarily closed at a time during excavation activities.
- Traffic adjustments may occur to accommodate equipment staging and work zones.
Satellite image showing the project site marked in yellow, pedestrian entrances and vehicular entrances and exits marked in green
The City appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as this important work is conducted.
For questions or comments, please contact the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction at (808) 768-8400.
