Kailua Municipal Parking lot, which is 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 Wednesday, October 15, 2025, through Friday, October 31, 2025, weather and conditions permitting. This work is being done in preparation for the upcoming Kailua Municipal Parking Lot improvement project. Should any archaeological findings be encountered, the survey period may be extended as required. The facility is currently managed by the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS).
The parking lot will remain open to the public during the survey. Work will be carried out in stages at multiple test pits, with each excavation requiring the temporary closure of up to eight stalls at a time. Work hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.
The purpose of the survey is to determine whether there are culturally or historically significant resources that need to be addressed prior to construction. The investigation includes exploratory excavation of 15 sites within the property and will require partial closures and traffic detours throughout the project period.
Access to and from the lot will remain available through its two vehicle entrances and two pedestrian entrances, although one vehicle entrance may need to be closed at certain times. The public is advised of the following impacts:
- Temporary closures may occur at the Aulike Street and Maluniu Avenue entrance/exit driveways.
- At least one entrance will remain open at all times.
- Equipment staging will occur on Aulike Street and/or Maluniu Avenue to minimize impacts.
Satellite image showing the project site marked in yellow, pedestrian entrance marked in orange, and vehicular entrances and exits marked in green. The area outlined in red is currently restricted for the operations of a private contractor.
To minimize inconvenience, the City’s archaeological consultant will closely monitor traffic and adjust equipment placement as needed. Alternate public parking is available across the street at 25 Aulike Street.
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.
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