Emergency repairs leave about 1,000 without power, traffic signals down

WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) — About 1,000 people are without power, and multiple traffic signals are down Wednesday due to emergency repairs.

The Hawaiian Electric Company crews are repairing an electrical vault in Waikiki. Power is expected to return at 7 p.m, according to officials.

Affected traffic signals include those along Ala Moana Boulevard, Kalakaua Avenue, McCully Street, and Kaioʻo Drive, said officials.

The Department of Transportation said affected areas in Waikiki include the McCully Street intersection with Kalakaua Avenue, down the Ala Moana Boulevard to the Hobron Lane intersection.

Honolulu police officers are stationed to monitor and direct traffic in these areas, said officials.

The public is also invited to follow traffic control devices and signs in the area, as well as all directions from police officers.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays.

HECO said this outage is not a Public Safety Power Shutoff.

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