Department of Transportation

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

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists that the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) from the H-1 Freeway will be closed on Monday night, Feb. 22, 2021, through Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2021 and on Thursday night, March 11, 2021, through Friday morning, March 12, 2021, from 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 ...
Read More H-1 Freeway eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) closed overnight for sign repairs, on Feb. 22 and March 11

UPDATE: Kalanianaole Highway between Hanauma Bay Road and Halona Blowhole Lookout will not be closed from 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 through 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 due to weather. The full closure with detour through Kalama Valley will resume at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, weather permitting. A closure will be permitted at 4 ...
Read More Kalanianaole Highway traffic detoured through Kalama Valley for filming Feb. 2 – 9

UPDATE: The temporary closures of Kuhio Highway near the Kalihiwai Bridge scheduled for Feb. 2 through Feb.4 have been completed. No further closures of the area are necessary. LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai motorists of temporary full closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near the Kalihiwai Bridge, on Tuesday, Feb. ...
Read More Temporary full closures of Kuhio Highway near Kalihiwai Bridge, Feb. 2 – 4