Downtown Honolulu Rail construction: ‘5 years is a long time’

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Big changes are coming to Downtown Honolulu as the Rail project moves forward, and it could snarl traffic for years.

Around the clock testing starts for phase 2 of Skyline rail project

KHON2 found out what drivers, businesses and residents can expect.

Folks in the Downtown area are bracing for a major traffic shake-up. The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation started work on the City Center Guideway and Stations — it requires lane closures on Nimitz Highway between ‘Awa and Bishop streets, 24/7 until September, 2030.

HART Executive Director Lori Kahikina wanted to stress that it is not a complete shutdown…

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