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Airports Statewide Gear Up For Thanksgiving Holiday
Travelers are reminded that Hawai‘i's commercial airports will become increasingly busy this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Additional parking will be made available at all state airports, however, air travelers are encouraged to be dropped off or picked up, utilize taxis, airport shuttles or other means of transportation.
Construction Hours Revised on the Kalanianaole Highway Retaining Wall Project
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) has modified its original construction schedule, based on feedback from the community at last week’s public meeting. The new schedule will eliminate all scheduled daytime lane closures and focus the majority of work during night. The night work is scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 29 and will continue through the morning of December 4 and work will not be scheduled during the holidays. The modified schedule is as follows:
Ground Breaking Held for New Cargo Facilities at Hilo International Airport
Nov. 10 , 2009 -- State Department of Transportation (DOT) officials broke ground today on a new Hold Cargo and Light Industrial Building at the Hilo International Airport.
New International Arrivals Corridor Opening at Honolulu International Airport
October 14, 2009 State Department of Transportation (DOT) officials and Marsha Wienert, State Tourism Liaison, dedicated the first phase of the new International Arrivals Corridor at the Honolulu International Airport today. It will be open to passengers tomorrow, October 15, 2009.
H-1 Freeway North-South Road Interchange Completed, Open To Motorists
Oct. 5 - The state DOT and contractor Kiewit Pacific Co. opened the H-1 Freeway North-South Road Interchange today, following a dedication ceremony by state, federal and county officials. Motorists are advised to use caution while familiarizing themselves with the new traffic patterns.
DOT and TSA open new Kona Airport security lane to improve peak hour service
August 18, 2009 -- The state Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the implementation of a new passenger security screening lane which will begin operating in September 2009 at Kona International Airport’s North Terminal.
H-1 Freeway School Street On-Ramp To Reopen Afternoons, Evenings
After a month-long closure, the westbound School Street on-ramp to the H-1 Freeway will reopen to afternoon and evening traffic beginning on Saturday, August 15, at 3:30 p.m.
H-1 Freeway School Street On-Ramp Closure Begins Sunday Night, 7/19
7/16: The westbound H-1 Freeway School Street on-ramp will be closed continuously for approximately one month beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday night, July 19, through 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, August 15, for repair of an adjacent retaining wall.
H-1 Freeway Makakilo/Kapolei Ramp Closure Begins Wednesday, 7/22
7/16: West Oahu motorists are advised of a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway Makakilo/Kapolei/Kalaeloa off-ramp (Exit 1B) beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22.
H-1 Freeway Kapolei Interchange Complex Breaks Ground
7/6: Governor Linda Lingle, U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, state DOT officials, and representatives from Kapolei Property Development and Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., today celebrated the groundbreaking of the first phase of the H-1 Freeway Kapolei Interchange Complex, which will construct connecting ramps to the Makakilo and Palailai Interchanges.
Wailua Cane Haul Bridge Widening Project Breaks Ground, Bridge Complex Renamed in Honor of Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste
6/23: The state Department of Transportation (DOT) marked the start of the Wailua Cane Haul Bridge Widening Project on Kaua`i's Kuhi`o Highway with a groundbreaking ceremony this morning with federal, state and county officials.
New Photovoltaic Power Systems To Save Taxpayers Thousands In Energy Costs
4/30: The DOT joined Hoku Solar, a subsidiary of Hoku Scientific, in dedicating a solar, photovoltaic power system at Lihu‘e Airport today. This PV system is one of seven DOT facilities across the state that comprise the DOT’s Photovoltaic Energy Systems Project. The project exemplifies the state’s commitment to lead by example in developing renewable energy strategies that also focus on energy savings.
$3.1 Million In Federal Funds Secured For Kawaihae Harbor Improvements
4/24: The state DOT will be the beneficiary of $3.1 million in federal funds, through the Hawaii Port Infrastructure Expansion Program, for port improvements at Kawaihae Harbor. This infrastructure project will be the first of many to be conducted under partnership between the federal Maritime Administration and the state Harbors Division.
Commercial Drivers License Holders Warned Of Heightened Risk Of Identity Theft
4/7: The state DOT and the Attorney General are strongly encouraging approximately 1,892 individuals who hold a commercial drivers license (CDL) to take preventative measures to guard themselves against potential identify theft. The warning follows a March 18, 2009 incident, in which a laptop from the DOT’s Motor Vehicle Safety Office was reported missing.
H-1 Lane Closures For Pearl City Viaduct Advanced Repairs
4/1: Road crews will begin deck replacement repair work beginning Monday, April 6, on the Pearl City Viaduct, H-1 Freeway eastbound. Work will be scheduled on Monday nights through Friday mornings from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly.
Phase I Of Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening Project Reaches Completion
3/31/2009: Officials from the state Department of Transportation (DOT) were joined by Senator J. Kalani English, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company President William Wilson, and Representative Cindy Evans today, for the dedication of Phase I of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening project.
Driver History Record Copies Now More Accessible To The Public
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that Hawai‘i drivers can now attain copies of their driver history record by visiting or writing to the District Courts. A request form is also available online at: http://hawaii.gov/dot/highways/about/hwy-v/mvso.htm
Governor Lingle releases $8,310,000 for improvements to Kahului Airport
March 18, 2009 -- Governor Linda Lingle has released $8,310,000 in construction funds for apron pavement and taxiway improvements at Kahului Airport.
Valet Parking Promotion at Honolulu International Airport
March 9, 2009 -- The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is pleased to announce it has begun offering a special promotional discount for valet parking at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). From now through the end of April, travelers can save $5.00 per day on valet parking ($15.00 per day), which is available on the fourth floor of the inter-island parking structure. The regular price is $20.00 a day.
Honoapiilani Highway Widening Project Contract Award Moving Foward
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the contract for the Honoapiilani Widening Project, Lahainaluna Road to Aholo Road. A bid protest had been filed but a subsequent hearing was not requested, allowing the DOT to move forward with the contract award process. Bids from prospective contractors, ranging from $18,495,401, to $24,767,977, are now being reviewed and the contract award is pending.
