Intersection of Farrington Highway and Kaukonahua Road to be made all-way stop Posted on Apr 14, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will convert the intersection of Farrington Highway and Kaukonahua Road (Thompson Corner) to an all-way stop beginning Monday, April 19. The conversion of the intersection … Read more
First electric vehicles picked up through the statewide, multi-agency service contract arrive Posted on Apr 14, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) makes a step forward in electrification of its light duty fleet with the arrival of the first electric vehicles (EVs) procured through the State’s EV … Read more
Smoke testing for Hanalei Hill Landslide Project scheduled for Thursday, April 15 Posted on Apr 13, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai residents of smoke testing planned for April 15 on the water tunnel exposed by the March 11 landslide on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) … Read more
Busy summer travel season expected Posted on Apr 9, 2021 in Airports News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) encourages persons planning to fly into or from Hawaiʻi’s Airports to prepare for a busy summer travel season. Preliminary visitor statistics show an average of 20,906 passengers arriving daily, which is approximately … Read more
2021 Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program (PAC-STEP) applications due April Posted on Apr 7, 2021 in Airports News, Harbors News, Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is encouraging high school students, between grades 9 and 12, to apply for the 2021 Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program (PAC-STEP). PAC-STEP gives … Read more
Temporary full closures on Kuhio Highway for slope stabilization in Waikoko beginning April 14 Posted on Apr 6, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will be temporarily closing both lanes of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) in Waikoko between mile markers 4.37 and 4.45 for slope stabilization starting … Read more
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Posted on Apr 6, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – Driving distracted is like driving while blindfolded. If your eyes are on your phone, then they’re not on the road. A lot of people may think that’s not a big deal for a quick text. However, … Read more
Full closure of the westbound H-1 Freeway between the Middle Street offramp (Exit 19A) and Keehi Interchange for marking installations Posted on Apr 6, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists that all lanes will be closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction … Read more
HDOT announces adjustments to Makaha 3 and 3A Bridge replacements Posted on Apr 1, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is planning adjustments to the replacement of Makaha Bridge No. 3 and 3A on Farrington Highway. The adjustments will align with current resiliency goals and take community … Read more
Nighttime restriping work for Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements completed Posted on Apr 1, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has completed the interim restriping of Kuhio Highway between Kuamoo Road and Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road and will resume the regular configuration of the Kuhio Highway southbound contraflow … Read more