Department of Design and Construction

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Department of Design and Construction

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King Street and Hotel Street
Road Rehabilitation Project

King Street showing part of the bus lane in front of the Fasi Building on a bright sunny day

About the Project

The Rehabilitation of Streets Project (Unit 65D) will improve concrete pavement conditions, such as bus lanes, in key downtown areas.

Project Scope

Spot reconstruction within concrete bus lane, resetting/reconstruction of curbs, and the restoration/installation of vehicle detector loops and pavement markers, striping and markings.

Project Schedule

The work is anticipated to commence at the end of 2026 or early 2027 with construction expected to last approximately one year. 

Project Locations:

  • North King Street:  Liliha St / Dillingham Blvd → North King St Bridge No. 1 (over Nuʻuanu Stream)
  • South King Street: Bethel St → Alapa‘i St / South St
  • Hotel Street:  River St → Richards St
Map showing the limits of the proposed concrete repair work on King Street and Hotel Street. The map shows the location of North King Street on the left (Eva) and South King Street on the right (Diamond Head), Hotel Street and North Beretania Street which run above King Street. Hotel Street is intersected by Bethel Street and Richards Street on the right (Diamond Head). Alapa‘i Street meets up with South King Street. Kapi‘olani Boulevard connect to South King St. Bridge No. 1 marks the start of the project limit on North King St. Kapi‘olani Boulevard also connects to South St. Dillingham Boulevard meets up with North King Street and Liliha St where the project limit ends. Honolulu Harbor is outlined at the bottom of the map.

Map showing the project limits (highlighted in orange)

Access Materials

Document IconPress Release (September 24, 2025) – Community Noise Variance Application

Document IconProject Flyer (PDF)

Map pin icon representing the meeting location.

Project Limits Map (PDF)

Map pin icon representing the meeting location.

Approximate locations of spot reconstruction of concrete pavement (PDF)

Community Noise Variance 

The City requested a noise variance from the State Department of Health to allow construction activities to exceed maximum permissible sound levels outside of normal permitted hours. The request was approved after the City completed all required public notification procedures. A public meeting was held on October 9, 2025, and businesses and residents within the project area were notified and provided an opportunity to submit public comments.

The proposed nighttime work will help reduce traffic impacts and shorten the overall project duration, thereby minimizing long-term disruption to nearby residents and businesses.

Lane Closures & Bus Detours

Work is expected to take place during the day, but the contractor will be allowed to work at nights and weekends to condense the overall project timetable. While lane closures are expected during the work, we will be working closely with the contractor to minimize disruptions. We will also be coordinating with the Department of Transportation Services for any necessary lane closures and detours for buses.

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