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State DOT and County Police Departments Remind all Motor Vehicle Occupants to ‘Click It or Ticket’
The simple act of wearing a seat belt and using a child restraint can protect you and your family from serious injury or even death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, lap and shoulder belts reduce the risk of fatal injury by 44 percent among back-seat outboard (seat positions next to the door) occupants in passenger vehicles and 73 percent among back-seat outboard occupants of vans and SUVs. In addition, exposure to unbelted occupants increases the risk of injury or death to other occupants in the vehicle by 40 percent. That is why the state Department of...
Read MoreH-1 Freeway Lane Closures from Pearl City to Waipahu on Sunday
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Oahu motorists of multiple lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) and the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) from 9 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 14, through 5 a.m., Monday Morning, April 15, for viaduct deck repairs. Two left lanes will also be closed in the eastbound direction from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from the Kamehameha Highway Overpass to the H-1 H-2 merge. Sunday closures will be happening throughout the month of April. Motorists are advised to use caution while driving...
Read MoreHonolulu International Airport Parking Modifications Begin April 16
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation (DOT) advises air travelers and motorists of upcoming parking modifications at the Honolulu International Airport. Beginning on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the Economy Lot (Lot J, see map below) will be closed to prepare for construction projects in the Elliott Street area. Alternate parking will be available in the Commuter Terminal Lot (Lot B) at the same rate of $12 per 24 hours or fraction thereof. The airport Wiki Wiki Shuttle stops at the Commuter Terminal and provides service to the Overseas and Inter-Island Terminals. Developments...
Read MoreH-1 Freeway Lane Closures from Pearl City to Waipahu on Sunday
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Oahu motorists of multiple lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) and the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) on Sunday, March 3, through Monday morning, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., for viaduct deck repairs. Two left lanes will also be closed in the eastbound direction from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from the Kamehameha Highway Overpass to the H-1/H-2 merge. Motorists are advised to use caution while driving through the work area and to allow for extra travel time. ...
Read MoreLiliha Street Lane Closures for Traffic Signal Installation
The state Department of Transportation is advising motorists and pedestrians of lane and sidewalk closures on Liliha Street between North King Street and Vineyard Boulevard beginning Monday, February 4, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The project involves the installation of a traffic signal at Liliha and Kukui Streets and additional work which includes erosion control, trench excavation and duct-line installation. As the project progresses, the public should expect daily one-lane closures on Liliha Street, detours for sidewalk access, and a temporary bus stop...
Read MoreHawaii Department of Transportation Seeks Nominations for Scenic Byways Program
HONOLULU – The state Department of Transportation announced today that we are seeking nominations for the annual Hawaii Scenic Byways Program. The Hawaii Scenic Byways Program is part of the National Scenic Byways Program that showcases roads throughout Hawaii with an important story to tell to both visitors and local residents alike. Program guidelines and nomination applications will be available at www.hawaiiscenicbyways.org beginning Friday, February 1, 2013, and nominations are due on Friday, March 29, 2013, by 4:00 p.m. An individual corridor can become a designated byway by...
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