HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kamehameha Highway is closed in both directions between Haleiwa and Laniakea due to a downed tree on power lines, according to the Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Hawaiian Electric crews have also reported a power outage affecting around 914 customers.
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The outage started around 6:47 a.m. and HECO estimates power to be restored around 2:30 p.m. today.
According to HECO, the areas affected are listed below.
- Haleiwa
- Helemano
- Kawailoa
- Waialua
- Waimea
As of 12 p.m. power has been restored.
In addition to the outage in Haleiwa, HECO also reported an outage in Makiki around 9:30 a.m.
The outage in town is affecting over 536 customers.
Crews estimate to have power restored by 12 p.m. today.
The following areas are affected:
- Downtown Honolulu
- Lower Punchbowl
- Makiki
- Nuuanu
- Punchbowl
- Tantalus
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The Honolulu Police Department is on the scene and Hawaiian Electric has been notified.