The Hawaii Department of Transportation announced on March 30 that repair work is ongoing for roads damaged during the recent Kona low pressure events in March.
These repairs are important because they aim to restore and protect key transportation routes used by residents and businesses. The department said it will continue dredging Kaukonahua Stream near Farrington Highway on O‘ahu. In addition, nightly closures of Farrington Highway between Thompson Corner and Otake Store are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning Saturday, March 27 through Friday, April 3, to allow for road restoration.
“HDOT appreciates the patience of the affected communities as we take these actions to repair and protect essential transportation corridors. Updates will be shared as additional repairs are scheduled and the status of impacted roads changes,” the department said in its statement.
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. The agency operates as part of the executive branch of the State of Hawaii government according to its official website. Its services extend across all six major Hawaiian islands according to its official website.
The department also collaborates with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Highway Administration, as well as county planning and public works departments according to its official website. It operates eleven commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, nine commercial harbors, and maintains about 2,450 lane miles of highways across Hawaii’s six main islands according to its official website.
According to its official website, HDOT 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.”