- Tropical Storm Lala brings heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii.
- Downed trees and flooding cause multiple road closures on Oahu.
- Honolulu police report closures on the H-1, Pali Highway, Kalakaua/Seaside, Kapiolani Boulevard, and Kahekili Highway.
- HPD advises the public to avoid affected areas and drive with caution.
- On the H-1 at the Punahou Overpass, the westbound lanes have been opened, while the eastbound lanes remain closed.
- The Pali Highway is closed in both directions from Kamehameha Highway on the Kailua side to Waokanaka Street in Nuuanu due to numerous downed trees.
- Lanes are closed in the area of Kalakaua and Seaside Avenues following heavy flooding.
- A large downed tree blocked all of Kapiolani Boulevard near the Hawaii Convention Center, with lane closures being set up in the westbound lane from Kalakaua Avenue.
- In Kaneohe, Kahekili Highway is closed in both directions from Haiku Road to Hui Iwa Street following a mudslide and downed trees blocking the roadway.
Tropical Storm Lala has caused significant disruptions across Oahu, Hawaii, with heavy rain and strong winds leading to multiple road closures. Honolulu police reported that the storm resulted in downed trees and flooding, particularly affecting major routes.12
The Pali Highway was closed in both directions due to numerous downed trees, with no access allowed from Kamehameha Highway to Waokanaka Street. Additionally, the area around Kalakaua and Seaside Avenues experienced heavy flooding, prompting lane closures.367
In another incident, a large tree blocked all of Kapiolani Boulevard, leading to further lane closures as emergency services responded. The Kahekili Highway was also closed in both directions due to a mudslide and downed trees, affecting travel from Haiku Road to Hui Iwa Street.89
Honolulu police urged residents to avoid affected areas if possible, advising, “Please avoid these areas if possible, but if you must travel, find alternate routes and please drive with caution and give as much space for responders to work safely and efficiently.” The storm's impact has raised concerns about safety and accessibility across the island as recovery efforts begin.4
“Honolulu police closed the Pali Highway in both directions from Kamehameha Highway to Waokanaka Street due to numerous downed trees, with no motorists allowed until further notice. HPD advised the public to avoid these areas, find alternate routes, and drive with caution to give responders space to work safely.”
