H-3 Supplemental Emergency Evacuation Procedures
It is the policy of the Highways Division to provide equal access to the H-3 Tunnels (Tetsuo Harano Tunnels) for all tunnel users. The public is prohibited by traffic ordinance from stopping, standing or parking in the H-3 Tunnels. Large signs have been installed at tunnel entrances as a reminder to drivers that stopping is strictly prohibited.
If however, an emergency situation forces a motorist to stop, the occupants of the vehicle should remain in the car for safety reasons until help arrives. The staff of the H-3 Traffic Operations Center (TOC) located in the control building at the Halawa portal, monitors tunnel traffic at all times. The TOC will call 911 to dispatch police, the fire department or emergency medical personnel as appropriate for the situation.
Tunnel’s emergency call boxes are available for motorists to contact the TOC or, alternatively, motorists can flash the car’s headlights to signal that assistance is needed.
The public will be advised of changes to the emergency response procedures by way of this website.
The point of contact for further information is the ADA Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights, State of Hawaii, at (808) 587-7584 (voice) or (808) 587-2210 (TTY).