Lanes closed on H-1 westbound after excavator hits Aala Street overpass
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Two westbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway remained closed Friday after officials said an excavator hit the Aala Street overpass.
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The incident was reported at 10:45 a.m. and initially closed three lanes.
Oahu #hitraffic 6/26/26 10:49AM: Three left lanes of the H-1 at the Aala overpass is closed due to an excavator hitting the overpass and concrete falling into the lanes. The excavator is on the right shoulder near the School St. off-ramp.
— Hawaii DOT (@DOTHawaii) June 26, 2026
Officials said a flat bed transporting an excavator hit the overpass, sending concrete onto the freeway lanes below. No injuries were reported.
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Westbound traffic backup was heavy through the Punahou area as of noon.
The Honolulu Police Department is on scene. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.
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