Punchbowl Street was shut down in both directions between Vineyard Boulevard and South Beretania Street this morning for a police investigation, according to the Honolulu Police Department.

The closure was announced in an HNL Alert at 10:34 a.m. and affects the downtown corridor that runs past the state Capitol and key government offices. Police urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice.

No additional details were immediately available on the nature of the investigation.

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