{"id":1884,"date":"2026-06-26T22:05:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T22:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=1884"},"modified":"2026-06-26T22:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T22:05:51","slug":"lanes-closed-on-h-1-westbound-after-excavator-hits-aala-street-overpass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=1884","title":{"rendered":"Lanes closed on H-1 westbound after excavator hits Aala Street overpass"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Two westbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway remained closed Friday after officials said an excavator hit the Aala Street overpass.<\/p>\n

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The incident was reported at 10:45 a.m. and initially closed three lanes.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hawaii DOT (@DOTHawaii) June 26, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Officials said a flat bed transporting an excavator hit the overpass, sending concrete onto the freeway lanes below. No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n

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Westbound traffic backup was heavy through the Punahou area as of noon.<\/p>\n

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The Honolulu Police Department is on scene. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.<\/p>\n

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