All H-1 Eastbound Lanes Reopen After Hours-Long Closure From Police Investigation

Nov 13, 2026

H-1 eastbound lanes have reopened after a lengthy shutdown tied to a police investigation, but leftover congestion is still snarling traffic across several routes on Oahu.

  • Pali Highway is heavy near the Puu Iwa Road intersection and into Nu'uanu Valley.
  • Moanalua Freeway remains slow entering town, with backup lingering near the Liliha Street overpass from the earlier shutdown.
  • Nimitz Highway is busy both past Hickam and for drivers merging onto H-1, with bumper-to-bumper conditions reported.
  • The Sand Island area and H-1 Middle Street merge are also heavy and slow-moving.
  • Traffic starts to ease once drivers reach the Liliha Street overpass.

Outlook: Congestion should keep clearing gradually through the morning as the backup from the closure works itself out.

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