The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced that, at long last, the Kῑhei Roundabout on Piʻilani Highway will be open to traffic today, Feb. 10, at 3:30 p.m.
There will be two lanes open in each direction through the roundabout. The right turn lane in and out of Kūlanihākoʻi Street will be closed from 7 a.m to 3:30 p.m. and re-open at the close of business.
Per the DOT, here are the five roundabout rules to keep in mind:
- Slow down as you approach the roundabout.
- Yield to anyone in the crosswalk and vehicles already in the roundabout.
- Drive in a counterclockwise direction until ready to exit the roundabout.
- If you miss your exit, go around. If you’re in a multilane roundabout, do not change lanes in the roundabout. Exit and make a u-turn at the next appropriate intersection to return to the roundabout.
- Watch for pedestrians and bicyclists when entering and exiting the roundabout.
Videos on how to navigate the roundabout can be found here.
