Department of Transportation

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (“HDOT”) is tasked with ensuring that the State of Hawaii’s transportation facilities including its airports and harbors are run in a way that protects the safety and well-being of its citizenry. These facilities play a vital role in the life and economy of the State. Currently, 80% of ...
Read More HDOT comment on the intent to sue notice from Earthjustice for alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act

HONOLULU – Governor David Ige stands committed to implement the terms of the Paris Agreement and Aloha Tower shines green tonight in a show of Hawaii’s continued support of the goals of the 2015 accord to mitigate global warming. Aloha Tower will be illuminated in green for one week, starting tonight. Yesterday, Governor Ige signed ...
Read More Aloha Tower shines green to show Hawaii’s support of the Paris Agreement on climate change

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is illuminating iconic Aloha Tower in red to celebrate the 34th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 7-13), which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. “We are proud to celebrate National Travel and Tourism ...
Read More HDOT supports National Tourism and Travel Week with Aloha Tower illumination

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division invites the community to a meeting to learn more about the improvements being proposed in the Kaumalapau Harbor Development Plan.  This Plan will provide guidance to the long-term development of the harbor and public input is welcome.  The meeting is scheduled at the following time ...
Read More Public informational meeting scheduled regarding the Kaumalapau Harbor development plan

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division invites the community to a meeting to learn more about the improvements being proposed in the Kalaeloa Harbor Fuel Pier and Harbor Improvements Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This EIS will analyze potential impacts of the construction and use of harbor improvements.  Public input is ...
Read More Public informational meeting scheduled regarding the Kalaeloa Harbor draft EIS

Revenue bond rating raised based on tariff increase history, coverage, and liquidity HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division received notification that S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) to ‘AA-‘ from ‘A+’ on Hawaii’s harbor system revenue bonds issued for Hawaii Harbor Division. According to S&P Global ...
Read More HDOT Harbors Division bond rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division invites the community to a public informational meeting regarding the relocation of the iHeart Radio Broadcast Tower, currently situated near the corner of Dillingham Boulevard and Kokea Street. The meeting is scheduled at the following time and location:  Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 Open House 4-6 ...
Read More Public Informational Meeting scheduled regarding the iHeart Radio media tower site selection project

Governor approves proposed wharfage fee increases, HDOT Harbors refinances bond debt to lower interest rates, reduce future debt service costs, maintains strong bond ratings to move project forward HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division kicked off the initial construction phase of the State’s Harbor Modernization Plan today with the announcement of ...
Read More Phase I construction bid release marks key milestone of statewide Harbor Modernization Plan

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division dedicated newly constructed piers and upgraded facilities at Piers 12 and 15 that will relocate the Clean Islands Council (CIC) and Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) vessels from Piers 19 and 20, in support of the highly anticipated development of the Kapalama Container Terminal. “This ...
Read More Dedication of new facilities for spill responders to support container terminal development

HONOLULU – The Highways, Harbors and Airports Divisions within the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) are making preparations in advance of the severe weather forecast from Hurricanes Madeline and Lester, which are tracking toward the state. Residents and visitors should continue to monitor current conditions with the National Weather Service and media outlets. The public ...
Read More HDOT preparations underway in advance of storms Madeline and Lester