Press release from the state DOT regarding Karsten Thot Bridge repair work in Wahiawa:

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 19, the southbound (Honolulu-bound) lane will be opened for passenger vehicle traffic-only from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., daily, on Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays for the duration of the project. This lane is open to passenger, emergency vehicle and school buses only. No buses or heavy commercial vehicles will be allowed.

Currently the steel bridge is completely closed to all vehicular traffic for structural repairs that include replacing rivets and repairing and/or replacing steel beams.

During an inspection this past July, it was determined that the bridge needed immediate structural repairs. …

Since closing the bridge on Monday, DOT engineers have been monitoring and evaluating the traffic situation, listening to community concerns and complaints, and working with the Honolulu Police Department and the area military installations to mitigate the traffic issues.

Currently, DOT has two shifts working seven days a week to expedite the bridge repairs. … This work schedule will elevate the project cost which is currently estimated at $4.5 million dollars.