KAILUA, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) -- Heads up to drivers in the Kailua community, the start of Phase 8 for the Kailua roundabout improvement project will initiate one Kāneʻohe-bound lane closure. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The Kalapawai roundabout, located at the intersection of Kalāheo Avenue and Kailua Road will undergo Phase 8 on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Holiday traffic nightmare: Crash temporarily shuts down H-1 Freeway On that day, Kalaheo Avenue exiting the Lanikai area between the bridge and Kalapawai Market will be closed. Drivers will need to detour through the park instead. Phase 8 is expected to be completed by March 18. Once the phase is completed, the City said they will return to Phase 6 to address utility lines that were discovered during work. Drivers should expect additional road closures once Phase 6 work begins once again. According to officials, the federally-funded projects will include new sidewalks, raised pedestrian crossings and new drainage infrastructure to address frequent stormwater ponding. Residents commuting out of this area of Kailua are advised to allow extra time to get through Kalapawai as extra congestion is expected during construction times. To further plan your commute and familiarize yourself with construction schedules and detour patterns, visit the Kalapawai Project's website. Check out more news from around Hawaii So far, the City has completed Phases 1 through 5 and Phase 7 of the project. The project is set to be completed by Summer 2025.