Runway 8-26 closure for airfield maintenance at Hilo International Airport by patricia HILO — The Hawaii Department of Transportation advises Hilo and Keaukaha residents of an expected increase in aircraft traffic over the area due to airfield maintenance work at the Hilo International Airport. Runway 8-26 will be closed nightly for airfield maintenance on Monday, … Read more
National child passenger safety week begins: Free statewide child safety seat checks by meghan HONOLULU – Committed to keeping Hawaii’s keiki safe when on our roadways, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), four county police departments, and child passenger safety advocates will participate in National Child Passenger Safety Week. During Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. … Read more
Major Hawaii airports seek entity for Wi-Fi concession operation by meghan HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division (DOTA) is seeking qualified, experienced entities to install, operate, and maintain a free Wi-Fi concession at Hawaii’s major airports–Honolulu International Airport, Kahului Airport, Kona International Airport at Keahole, Hilo International Airport, and Lihue Airport. Interested … Read more
Lane closures in Lihue next week starting Monday, Sept. 28 by meghan LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Kauai motorists of 24/7 lane and intersection closures in the vicinity of Lihue starting on Monday, Sept. 28. These closures will occur for road paving as part of the Nawiliwili Road Improvements project. See … Read more
Submerged vessel removed from Honolulu Harbor, commercial pier returned to full service by Tim HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) arranged for the safe tow of the 77-foot fishing vessel, Judy K, from Pier 16 in Honolulu Harbor to Honolulu Marine Shipyard in Kewalo Basin on Monday. It was removed from the water … Read more
Issuance of a Hangar Facilities Lease by public auction at the South Ramp, Honolulu International Airport by patricia HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division (HDOTA) will conduct a Public Auction for the operation and maintenance of a Hangar Facilities Lease, for a period of five (5) years, at the South Ramp, Honolulu … Read more
HDOT to complete assessments and repair plans for Wilson Tunnel by Oct. 2 by Tim HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) continues to perform structural assessments and finalize plans for repairs within the Wilson Tunnel in the Honolulu bound direction of the Likelike Highway. Damage to eight stainless steel rods which support the … Read more
Wilson Tunnel improvements Frequently Asked Questions as of 10-2-15 by Tim HONOLULU – Upon routine inspection, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) found deficiencies in the steel rods that help support the ceiling of the Honolulu-bound Wilson Tunnel on the Likelike Highway. HDOT has since closed the left lane and is working diligently to make … Read more