Falling debris forces closure of Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki as Hurricane Lala nears

WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) – Falling debris from a Waikiki hotel has forced officials to close a portion of Kalakaua Avenue as high winds from Hurricane Lala continue to batter Oahu.

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According to police, the initial road closure was initiated after a piece of debris fell just before 7 p.m. from the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach hotel. First responders subsequently identified another piece of debris dangling from the top of the structure.

Police and fire crews are on the scene coordinating response efforts at Kalakaua Avenue and Seaside Avenue.

The road closure on Kalakaua Avenue extends down to Seaside Avenue, blocking traffic in front of the International Market Place and the Royal Hawaiian Center.

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Due to the ongoing safety hazard, first responders cleared the sidewalks and surrounding hotel grounds to protect residents and visitors in the high-traffic tourist area.

No injuries have been reported, and city crews continue to monitor the situation.

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