Crash damages utility pole in Laie, temporarily closes part of Kamehameha Highway

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A single-car crash in Laie damaged a utility pole in Laie early Sunday morning and prompted a temporary road closure of Kamehameha Highway for nearly 14 hours.

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At around 7:45 a.m., the Honolulu Police Department closed Kamehameha Highway in the area of Pounders Beach in Laie after a crash. A telephone pole was hit and was lying across the entire highway.

Cars were turned around in both directions, and foot traffic is also not permitted.

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Hawaiian Electric said repairs to the telephone pole may take the entire day.

Then, at 2:42 p.m., HECO said it completed replacing the utility pole and re-energized customers. Hawaiian Telcom crews were still on-site for their pole work.

As repairs were underway, travelers were asked to plan accordingly and avoid the area.

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HPD has since reopened the road.