Electrical utility work has closed lanes on the Punahou Street H-1 exit and onramp between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. today for the safety of work crews and the public, a Hawaiian Electric Co. spokesman said.

The Punahou westbound onramp is closed, as well as the two middle lanes of the eastbound Punahou exit.

The lefthand lane, which turns left toward Manoa, and the right-hand lane, which turns right toward Waikiki, will remain open.

Special duty police officers will direct traffic through the area.