Harbors News

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is happy to announce no traffic fatalities during the weekend leading up to the Fourth of July, and the holiday itself. Motorists across the State of Hawai‘i have taken to heart the messages in some of the HDOT campaigns like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Click ...
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HILO – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is holding a public meeting on its proposed land acquisition for traffic improvements on Kalanianaʻole Street adjacent to Hilo Harbor. The meeting will be: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Keaukaha Elementary School 240 Desha Avenue, Hilo The proposed improvements include construction of a ...
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Falls of Clyde Update

Posted on Jun 28, 2023 in Harbors News, Main, News

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is working to redevelop Pier 7 at Honolulu Harbor which has been vacant and inactive for the last 14 years, after Bishop Museum closed the Hawaiʻi Maritime Center. One of the challenges to redevelopment has been the disposition of the Falls of Clyde—the historic vessel that was ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is hosting a job fair at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Diamond Head tour group area (ground level at Terminal 2 next to baggage claim 31) on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Applicants for all HDOT positions can apply on-site. Please ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) takes steps to ensure preparedness for possible heavy storms and flooding across the island chain in the coming days. With threatening weather in the forecast HDOT notifies contractors about potential storms and possible flooding. HDOT crews and the contractors they work with routinely check drains and bridges, ...
Read More Hawaii Department of Transportation makes storm preparations

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii (Sept. 29, 2022) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District signed a feasibility cost sharing agreement (FCSA) with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) to initiate a new start study for Honolulu Harbor. The Honolulu Deep Draft Harbor Modification Feasibility Study will investigate alternatives to improve ship navigation ...
Read More USACE, HDOT sign cost sharing agreement

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is seeking comments on its proposed overall triennial goal for DBE participation in contracts using federal funds. Based on its revised methodology, HDOT is proposing a DBE goal of 17.26% for its Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-funded contracts for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023 through FFY 2025. The ...
Read More Public notice announcing proposed overall triennial Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of a fifth port agreement with a cruise line to resume sailing in Hawaiian waters. Disney Cruise Line has signed a port agreement with the State of Hawaii in accordance with the CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships.  More information on the ...
Read More Fifth cruise line signs port agreement with State of Hawaii

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of a fourth port agreement with a cruise line to resume sailing in Hawaiian waters. Royal Caribbean Cruise LTD has signed a port agreement with the State of Hawaii in accordance with the CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships.  More information on ...
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HONOLULU – At the direction of Governor David Ige, the Hawaii Department of Transportation will light Aloha Tower yellow and blue to show support for Ukrainians as they continue to defend their country against Russia. “The lighting of Aloha Tower in the colors of the Ukrainian flag symbolizes Hawaiʻi’s support for the people of Ukraine. ...
Read More The State of Hawaii showing support for Ukraine by lighting Aloha Tower blue and yellow