State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Press Releases

• Published on September 16, 2021 - 03:52 GMT

  

  Weight limit for Kolekole Bridge on Hawaii Belt Road reduced to 4 tons

  Posted on Sep 15, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HILO – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reducing the allowable weight rating for Kolekole Bridge on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) to four tons effective Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. The …

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• Published on September 16, 2021 - 01:29 GMT

  

  Upcoming virtual public meetings for Hana Highway Bridge Improvements Project

  Posted on Sep 15, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA-CFLHD), will be holding two virtual public …

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• Published on September 16, 2021 - 00:03 GMT

  

  Upcoming virtual public meetings for Hana Highway Bridge Improvements Project

  Posted on Sep 15, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA-CFLHD), will be holding two virtual public …

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• Published on September 11, 2021 - 02:47 GMT

  

  Seabird fledgling season to suspend night work, shift paving of Kuhio Highway to daytime hours

  Posted on Sep 10, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai residents of a suspension of night work due to the start of Shearwater fledgling season.  On Monday, Sept. 13 pavement reconstruction …

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• Published on September 2, 2021 - 00:16 GMT

  

  Hawaii traffic safety partners launch “No Excuses” campaign Labor Day weekend

  Posted on Sep 1, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU —  “It’s only 10 miles over.” “I only had two drinks.” “I’m not hurting anyone.” There’s no excuse for speeding or driving while impaired. That’s the message the Hawaiʻi Department of …

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• Published on August 28, 2021 - 01:29 GMT

  

  Increased access to Kuhio Highway at Hanalei Hill starts Sept. 4

  Posted on Aug 27, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai motorists that starting Saturday, Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m., public access will expand for Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at mile marker 1 (“ …

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• Published on August 27, 2021 - 01:51 GMT

  

  Nightly closures scheduled on the westbound H-1 Freeway from Kunia to Makakilo, for grinding work

  Posted on Aug 26, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists that two lanes will be closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kunia Interchange and Makakilo …

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• Published on August 12, 2021 - 21:02 GMT

  

  Northbound lanes closed on Kualakai Parkway on Aug. 16, for filming

  Posted on Aug 12, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists that all northbound lanes will be closed on Kualakai Parkway between Kapolei Parkway and Farrington Highway on Monday, Aug …

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• Published on August 10, 2021 - 21:27 GMT

  

  Intersection work on Kaumualii Highway in Eleele begins Monday, August 9

  Posted on Aug 10, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai motorists that work on Kaumualii Highway in Eleele at the Mahea Road/Laulea Street intersection will take place from August 9 – …

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• Published on August 9, 2021 - 19:47 GMT

  

  Saturday night hours added to the H-1 Freeway Airport Viaduct Improvements project beginning Aug. 14

  Posted on Aug 9, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists that Saturday night hours will be added to the H-1 Freeway Airport Viaduct Improvements project, beginning on Aug. 14, 2021 …

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• Published on July 31, 2021 - 03:35 GMT

  

  Road users encouraged to plan and prepare to Beat the School Jam

  Posted on Jul 30, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reminding everyone that thousands of students will return to classrooms in August. Public schools across the state are back in session on …

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• Published on July 30, 2021 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Update on Hanalei Hill landslide repairs; afternoon public access schedule change starts Aug. 4

  Posted on Jul 30, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai motorists that starting Wednesday, Aug. 4, the Wednesday afternoon public access schedule for Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at Hanalei …

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• Published on July 29, 2021 - 23:26 GMT

  

  Public Informational Meeting on the Honolulu Harbor 2050 Master Plan

  Posted on Jul 29, 2021 in Harbors News, Main, News The Hawaii Department of Transportation, Harbors Division (HDOT) invites the community and interested parties to a meeting to learn more about the concepts being considered for the Honolulu Harbor 2050 …

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• Published on July 29, 2021 - 02:50 GMT

  

  HNL airfield repairs scheduled on Aug. 2 through Aug. 6

  Posted on Jul 28, 2021 in Airports News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division notifies Oahu residents of repair work scheduled at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in the area of Runway 4R- …

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• Published on July 27, 2021 - 02:43 GMT

  

  Kuhio Highway Contraflow between Kapaa Temporary Bypass and Kapule Highway will resume, Tuesday, July 27

  Posted on Jul 26, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the Kuhio Highway (Route 56) southbound contraflow between the Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road and Kapule Highway will resume operations on …

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• Published on July 23, 2021 - 23:51 GMT

  

  Joint news release: Auto anti-theft measures at Hawaii airports

  Posted on Jul 23, 2021 in Airports News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division and the Department of Public Safety advise the public of an uptick in auto thefts involving unsecured vehicles from airport …

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• Published on July 21, 2021 - 01:52 GMT

  

  Work to create additional lane on Kuhio Highway into Princeville to begin Monday, July 26

  Posted on Jul 20, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai residents that starting Monday, July 26, work crews will be on-site along Kuhio Highway between Ka Haku Road and Kapaka Street to begin …

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• Published on July 7, 2021 - 20:48 GMT

  

  H-3 Freeway Honolulu-bound closed for joint repairs during the weekends of July 9 and 30

  Posted on Jul 7, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists that Honolulu-bound lanes will be closed on the H-3 Freeway from the Halekou Interchange in Kaneohe to the Halawa …

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• Published on June 19, 2021 - 03:20 GMT

  

  Night closures of Haleakala Highway at Makawao Avenue intersection June 22-24

  Posted on Jun 18, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Maui motorists of night closures of Haleakala Highway at the Makawao Avenue intersection Tuesday, June 22 through Thursday, June 24, from …

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• Published on June 16, 2021 - 05:34 GMT

  

  Piilani Highway speed limit permanently reduced to 35 mph between Uwapo Road and Lipoa Street

  Posted on Jun 15, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Maui motorists that the posted speed limit on Piilani Highway (Route 31) between Uwapo Road/Kaiwahine Street and Lipoa Street/Lipoa …

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