http://hawaii.gov/dot Site News daily 1 2007-11-27T22:06:42Z http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/h-1-freeway-lane-closures-from-kahala-to-kaimuki-this-weekend 02/09/12 – Work on the H-1 Freeway will continue from from the Waialae Avenue On-Ramp to the King Street Off-Ramp (Exit 25A) with single lane closures in the westbound direction on Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 5 a.m., Monday morning. The work involves retrofitting joints between existing concrete slabs with steel rods to extend the life of the roadway. No publisher DIR-P Admin whatsnewHwy 2012-02-11T00:34:08Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/likelike-highway-kaneohe-bound-lanes-closed-saturday-night-for-tunnel-cleaning 02/09/12 – There will be a full closure of Likelike Highway in the Kaneohe-bound direction from Valley View Drive to Kahekili Highway from 7 p.m on Saturday night to 7 a.m. on Sunday morning, while the Wilson Tunnel undergoes routine cleaning. Kaneohe-bound motorists should use alternate routes such as Pali Highway or the H-3 Freeway. No publisher DIR-P Admin spotlightHwy 2012-02-11T00:59:48Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/h-1-freeway-airport-viaduct-three-lane-closure-on-sunday 02/09/12 – Work on the H-1 Freeway Airport Viaduct continues on Sunday, February 12 with a three lane closure in the westbound direction from the Keehi Interchange to the Hickam AFB/Naval Base Off-Ramp (Exit 15B) from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for pothole repairs. Motorists should choose alternate routes such as the H-201 Moanalua Freeway during construction hours to avoid delays. No publisher DIR-P Admin whatsnewHwy 2012-02-11T01:06:29Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/monthly-parking-rates-at-neighbor-island-airports-to-increase-beginning-march-1st 02/01/12 - Parking fees will increase from $90 to $160 on March 1st for users of Kahului and Kapalua Airports on Maui, Lihue Airport on Kauai, and the Hilo and Kona International Airports on the Big Island. No publisher Dir-P Admin whatsnewAir 2012-02-07T19:39:28Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/section-of-kala-road-to-permanently-close-effective-february-8-near-kahului-airport 02/01/12 - The DOT advises Maui motorists that a section of Kala Road will be permanently closed beginning February 8. Motorists are advised to use Haleakala Highway at the Hana Highway intersection to access Kala Road, Lelepio Place, Eena Street, Kuhea Street and Kahului Airport facilities. No publisher Dir-P Admin whatsnewHwy 2012-02-07T22:30:52Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/motorcycle-safety-training-site-opens-on-kauai 01/26/12 - A State-authorized motorcycle safety program will now be available on Kauai with the opening of Hawaii’s newest motorcycle safety training site in Lihue. DOT, Leeward Community College and Kauai Community College held a blessing ceremony today to dedicate the new site located at the Vidinha Stadium. No publisher dinoshita whatsnewHwy 2012-01-26T02:22:59Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/kahului-airport-runway-improvements-informational-meeting-presentation-available-1 01/24/12 - The Kahului Airport Runway 2-20 Structural Improvements Project presentation, given at a public informational meeting at Pomaikai Elementary School on Monday, Jan. 23, is now available for download. No publisher DIR-P Admin whatsnewAir 2012-01-27T02:31:30Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/partial-closures-of-honolulu-international-airport-inter-island-parking-garage-through-february-14 01/18/12 - The DOT announces that various floors of the Honolulu International Airport Inter-Island Terminal Parking Structure will be closed for cleaning through February 14th. Additional parking for inter0island travelers will be available at the International Arrivals parking Structure. No publisher Dir-P Admin whatsnewAir 2012-02-07T19:47:38Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/public-informational-meeting-scheduled-for-kahului-airport-runway-improvements 01/13/12 - The DOT will be inviting the public and all interested parties to an informational meeting regarding proposed improvements to Kahului Airport's Runway 2-20. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 23 at the Pomaikai Elementary School Cafeteria. No publisher DIR-P Admin whatsnewAir 2012-01-14T03:24:28Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/motorcycle-safety-training-site-opens-on-maui 01/11/12 - A State-authorized motorcycle safety program will now be available on Maui with the opening of Hawaii’s newest motorcycle safety training site in Kahului. DOT, Leeward Community College and UH Maui College held a blessing ceremony today to dedicate the new site located at the UH Maui College campus. No publisher dinoshita whatsnewHwy 2012-01-11T01:49:49Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/state-to-implement-legal-presence-act-requirements-for-hawaii-driver-licenses-in-march 01/08/12 - In accordance to Act 38 of the 2010 state legislative session, the state Department of Transportation and all counties will require proof of "legal presence" for all persons applying for, renewing or reinstating Hawaii driver licenses or learner's permits beginning on March 5, 2012. No publisher DIR-P Admin whatsnewHwy 2012-01-17T22:03:12Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/hawaii-receives-13.5-million-to-help-improve-saddle-road 12/14/11 - Senator Daniel K. Inouye's office has issued a press release announcing that the Hawaii Department of Transportation will receive a $13.5 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for improvements to Saddle Road on the Island of Hawaii. No publisher DIRP-Admin whatsnewHwy 2011-12-15T00:24:59Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/state-highway-bonds-sale-secures-117-million-with-strong-investor-support-1 12/12/11 - The state of Hawaii secures $117 million in Highway Revenue Bonds. Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's Ratings Service and Fitch Ratings affirmed the state's strong bond ratings of Aa2, AA+ and AA, respectively. No publisher DIRP-Admin whatsnewHwy 2011-12-12T21:58:01Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/standard-poors-upgrades-hawaii-harbor-system-revenue-bond-rate 12/02/11 - Hawaii Harbor System's revenue bond rating outlook has been upgraded from "negative" to "stable" according to Standard & Poor's. Improved operational measures and financial margins were cited. No publisher DIR-P Admin whatsnewHrb 2011-12-02T23:55:24Z News Item http://hawaii.gov/dot/news/kuhio-highway-temporary-contraflow-modification 11/18/11 - The DOT reminds Kauai motorists of a modification in the contraflow schedule of Kuhio Highway between the Temporary Kapaa Bypass Road and Kapule Highway while crews improve drainage and work on the road surface. No publisher DIR-P Admin whatsnewHwy 2011-11-18T21:08:54Z News Item