Motorists are advised of a downed utility pole in front of the Wendy’s restaurant located at 1143 Kailua Road. A motorist struck the pole Friday afternoon.

The pole is currently blocking the Kailua-bound lane of Kailua Road.

Hawaiian Telcom said in a news release that it is working with the Honolulu Police Department on establishing a contraflow lane. HPD is diverting motorists to alternate routes until the contraflow lane is set up.

Full closure of Likelike off-ramp from Kaneohe-bound H-3 Freeway

The Hawaii Department of Transportation has advised motorists of a full closure of the Likelike Highway off-ramp (Exit 9) from the Kaneohe-bound H-3 Freeway on Saturday, March 8.

HDOT said in a news release that crews will be working on the off-ramp from 4 a.m.-9 a.m. Saturday and that motorists will be detoured via the Halekou Interchange to access the Windward side. The agency suggests drivers use alternate routes such as Pali Highway and Likelike Highway.

There will also be a right lane closure on the Kaneohe-bound H-3 Freeway between the Harano and Hospital Rock Tunnels from 2 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for repairs to steel plate welds.

Special duty police officers will be on-site to assist with traffic control. Electric message boards are also posted.