LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is updating on continued closures of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”). While removing loose materials from slope above the road, HDOT’s contractor found a large mass of unstable material. A newly discovered fissure, ...
Read More March 13 update on Kuhio Highway closures
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LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai. Currently impacted areas are: Both lanes of Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1 (“Hanalei Hill”) approaching Hanalei Bridge. Work on the slope began today with crews placing plastic sheeting to shield the exposed ...
Read More March 12 update on Kuhio Highway closures
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) makes the following statement regarding speculation on the structural integrity of Waiahole Bridge on Kamehameha Highway. Crews cleared debris from the bridge piers late Wednesday into early Thursday. We have not observed any conditions that would cause us to be concerned about the structure. We are aware ...
Read More Waiahole Bridge is safe to travel
LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai until we can safely assess and stabilize the slopes. Currently impacted areas are: NEW closure of Kuhio Highway between Kolopua Apartments and Hanalei Plantation Road. This closure is being put in place out ...
Read More March 11 update on Kuhio Highway closures
LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai until we can safely assess and stabilize the slopes. Currently impacted areas are: Both lanes of Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1 (“Hanalei Hill”) approaching Hanalei Bridge. Single lane of Kuhio Highway at ...
Read More Sections of Kuhio Highway on the north shore to remain closed until slopes stabilize
HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division is pleased to announce a call for Transportation Alternatives (TA) projects. The TA program provides federal funds for community-based projects that expand travel choices and enhance the transportation experience in Hawaii. TA provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- ...
Read More Call for Transportation Alternatives project applications
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will begin preparations for the replacement of Makaha Bridge No. 3 and 3A on Farrington Highway on Monday, March 8, 2021. Work will involve clearing of the area makai of the existing bridge to prepare for installation of a temporary bypass. Once installation of the temporary bypass ...
Read More Preparation for Makaha 3 and 3A bridge replacements to begin March 8
LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will resume regular Monday thru Friday hours for the Kuhio Highway Contraflow on Monday, March 1, 2021. Hours of operation for the southbound contraflow between the Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road and Kapule Highway are: Weekdays, Monday – Friday 4:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Modified hours due to ...
Read More Kuhio Highway Contraflow resumes regular Monday thru Friday hours
LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division, announces start of construction for the Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements will begin Monday, March 1, 2021. The Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements Project is designed to improve traffic congestion on Kuhio Highway through Kapaa-Wailua corridor by adding an additional southbound lane between Kuamoo Road and the Temporary ...
Read More Kuhio Highway Short-term Improvements Project to begin Monday, March 1
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will add weekend contraflow operations on Farrington Highway at Maipalaoa Bridge in Maili starting Friday at 8 p.m., Feb. 19. The Maipalaoa Contraflow is needed for driver and work zone safety during the current phase of construction on the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement. Beginning Feb. 19, the contraflow ...
Read More Weekend contraflow operations on Farrington Highway at Maipalaoa start Friday, Feb. 19