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Kolekole Bridge Weight Restriction Will Be Lifted at Noon Friday, July 29
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the removal of the temporary 12-ton (24,000 pound) posted weight limit for the Kolekole Bridge on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in North Hilo at 12 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022.
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Single Lane Closures on Farrington Highway at Lawaia Street for Speed Hump Installation
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of an alternating single lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Lawaia Street on Saturday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for speed hump installation.
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Full closure of Farrington Highway westbound at Makaha Bridge No. 3A for frame work
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of a full closure of Farrington Highway in the westbound direction at Makaha Bridge No.3A, between Kili Drive and Makau Street, on Monday, July 18, through Friday, July 22, for the installation of a steel frame.
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Wailua (Mauka) Bridge to close for night work starting Monday, July 11
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauaʻi motorists that the Wailua (Mauka) Bridge on Kūhiō Highway (Route 56) will be undergoing geotechnical drilling work on a nightly basis starting Monday evening, July 11.
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HNL Runways 4R/4L temporarily closed
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) alerts residents that Runways 4R and 4L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will be closed from 7 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. tomorrow.
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HDOT receives $10 million in grant funding for improvements at HNL
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division has been awarded a $10 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Terminals Program for improvements to the airside roadways at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
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Joint pavement preservation pilot on Kula Highway starts July 8, 2022
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT), in coordination with the County of Maui, will be piloting the use of micro surfacing as a pavement preservation technique on Kula Highway (Route 37) between mile markers 15.5 and 16 in the vicinity of Maukanani Road. A single lane closure on Friday, July 8 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be needed to prepare the area for micro surfacing.
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July 4th weekend expected to be busy at Hawaii airports
Travelers are advised to arrive three hours prior to departure during peak travel times.
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HDOT: Launches Online Video Series to Teach Keiki About Ocean, Water Pollution Prevention
Protecting the ocean, rivers, and streams from pollution is the focus of a new online learning series for kids launched by the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) Storm Water Management Program.
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HDOT: Hawaii Drivers Encouraged to Get Low Risk Safety Checks
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is encouraging Hawaii drivers to get their Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections (PMVI or Safety Checks) if they are comfortable doing so. PMVI stations were approved to reopen under COVID-19 guidelines on May 15, 2020.
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HDOT: Hawaii Island Lane Closures for the Week of Dec. 5 – Dec. 11, 2020
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
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HDOT: Fewer Year-to-date Traffic Fatalities Counterweighed by Fewer Vehicles on the Road
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reports that there have been 27 fewer deaths on Hawaii roads compared to this time in 2019.
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HDOT: New traffic signals at Volcano Road and Kipimana Street in flashing mode starting Wednesday, Oct. 21
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Hawaii Island motorists that the newly installed traffic signals at Volcano Road (Route 11) and its intersection with Kipimana Street will operate in flashing mode from Wednesday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 25.