The Hawaii Department of Transportation announced on April 15 that newly added single lanes in both directions on Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) between West and East Wākea Avenues and Kuihelani Highway (Route 380) will open at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 16.
The department said the opening will bring noticeable changes for highway users. Residents along the project route are reminded not to park in the new lane, as traffic cones will be removed.
According to the official website, the Hawaii Department of Transportation manages facilities including multiple airports for domestic and international carriers, commercial harbors, and a statewide highway system according to the official website. The department functions as part of the executive branch of the State of Hawaii government according to the official website.
The agency operates 11 commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, nine commercial harbors, and oversees approximately 2,450 lane miles of highways across six major Hawaiian islands according to the official website. Its services and infrastructure extend across all six major Hawaiian islands according to the official website.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation aims to deliver a safe, efficient, accessible and sustainable transportation system that supports mobility for people and goods while fostering economic growth and quality of life according to the official website. The department also collaborates with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Highway Administration along with county planning and public works departments according to the official website.
