H-1 lane reopens after crews weld drain grate back into place
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The left eastbound lane of the H-1 Freeway is back open after crews reattached a drain grate, the state Transportation Department said Monday.
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The closure was first reported at around 2:15 p.m. before the Waimalu exit, causing traffic gridlock eastbound with backups past Manager’s Drive in Waipahu.
Oahu #hitraffic 7/13/26: Monday: Left lane closed H-1 eastbound before the Waimalu exit, so crews can re-attach drain grate.
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— Hawaii DOT (@DOTHawaii) July 14, 2026
A transportation official told Hawaii News Now the grate “popped out” and crews need to weld the grate back into place.
Work was completed and all lanes were open as of 4:15 p.m.
Drivers whose vehicles were damaged can file a claim with the Department of Accounting and General Services.
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