The city’s Department of Transportation Services announced Wednesday that Phase 8 of the Kalapawai roundabout project has been completed.

With its completion, traffic can now exit Lanikai via Kalaheo Avenue, the detour through Kailua Beach Park has ended, and parking is once again available in the Kailua Beach Park parking lot makai of Kalapawai Market. Parking restrictions on Lanikai loop have been lifted, though regular three-day weekend restrictions remain in place.

Initially delayed due to water line conflicts, Phase 6 of the project commences Thursday, March 13, and will be completed by mid-April, weather permitting.

Visitors are still encouraged to head to other Oahu beaches on the eastern shoreline or take TheBus route 617 from Kailua for easy access to Lanikai

Information on the project is available on the Kalapawai Project website.