HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Oahu motorists that the H-2 Freeway northbound Mililani Mauka off-ramp will be closed continuously from 10 a.m. today through 4 a.m. Monday for pavement resurfacing.

Mililani Mauka-bound motorists are advised to proceed along the H-2 Freeway to the following Mililani Town off-ramp (Exit 5B), turn right onto Meheula Parkway, and make a U-turn at the Kuahelani Avenue intersection or to use alternate routes such as Kamehameha Highway.

Additional police officers will be on-site at the Kuahelani Avenue intersection directing traffic to minimize congestion in the area. Electronic traffic messageboards are also posted in the area to notify motorists of the closure.

At an approximate cost of $16.2 million, this rehabilitation project will include full pavement reconstruction at the H-2 Freeway Waipio Interchange, Mililani Interchange and Kipapa Stream Bridge. The improvements also include installation of a right-turn storage lane at the southbound Ka Uka Boulevard off-ramp and replacement of guardrails, traffic signs, pavement markings and lane striping. The work will be done by Kiewit Pacific Co., and is scheduled to be completed by December 2008.

Motorists are advised to use caution while driving through the work areas and to allow for extra travel time.