Water main break snarls traffic in Waikiki as repairs are underway

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Driving through Waikiki? Allow yourself extra time.

A 12-inch water main break on Kalakaua Avenue is snarling traffic in the area as repairs are ongoing.

The incident happened about 7 a.m. Thursday and at last check:

All lanes are open on Kuhio Avenue between Namahana and Kuamoo streets.
Two lanes remained closed on Kalakaua Avenue as contractors do a final paving of the roadway.

Officials said crews restored water service overnight to the broken main and will be on site Friday to clear sand and debris.

Video of the area showed flooded streets and gridlocked traffic.

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Board of Water Supply officials said no customers have been impacted.

4/28, 4 AM UPDATE - Main break on Kalakaua Ave, near where Kalakaua & Kuhio Ave meet. Avoid area. Only 2 of 4 lanes open on Kalakaua. All lanes OPEN on Kuhio btwn Namahana & Kuamoo Sts. For updates https://t.co/Y4VBiIWqU4. #mainbreak #hitraffic #bwshonolulu pic.twitter.com/gOOR4kBqWX
— Honolulu Board of Water Supply (@BWSHonolulu) April 28, 2023

The cause of the break remains unknown at this time and a timeline for repairs was not released.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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