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HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce the Airports Division’s bond rating was upgraded by S&P Global Ratings (S&P) to AA- from A+ in advance of its upcoming bond issuance. S&P recognized the strength of management as a key credit strength, noting that the Airports Division has: “Very strong management ...
Read More Hawaii Airports Division receives upgraded bond rating from S&P Global Ratings

HILO — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division unveiled a mural today in the Hilo Harbor cruise passenger terminal commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Hilo Massacre; one of Hawaii’s earliest labor disputes. The unveiling and public presentation was done in conjunction with the annual observance by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union ...
Read More Mural unveiling commemorates dock workers struggles in Hilo

WAINIHA, Kauai – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the following modifications to the schedule for limited local access to the communities of Wainiha and Haena on the north shore of Kauai to take effect beginning Monday, August 6, 2018. Monday through Saturday (IN EFFECT 8/6) 5:50 AM   Wainiha to Hanalei 6:20 AM   Hanalei ...
Read More Updated schedule for limited local access to Wainiha, Haena via Kuhio Highway begins August 6

HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division (HDOT) will be holding a public information meeting on commercial helicopter flights over the residential areas of Hilo. HDOT, Federal Aviation Administration Western Region and Hawaii Helicopter Association representatives will be present to receive community input and answer questions. Community members are encouraged to attend. The ...
Read More Public information meeting on Hilo commercial helicopter flights scheduled for August 14

HONOLULU – Governor David Y. Ige, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), and federal, state, city and community partners kicked off the state’s 9th annual Pedestrian Safety Month today at the State Capitol with an official proclamation ceremony. Held each August, Pedestrian Safety Month strives to educate the public on good pedestrian practices and driver ...
Read More HDOT launches 9th annual statewide Pedestrian Safety Month

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists of changes to this week’s roadwork schedule for the Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation project on the H-1 Freeway between the H-1/H-2 merge and the Aiea Heights Drive overpass. The changes are outlined below. The eastbound shoulder will be closed on Monday night, July 30, 2018 ...
Read More Schedule changes to the Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation project along the H-1 Freeway in Pearl City

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that the westbound H-201 Moanalua Freeway at the Puuloa Road overpass will be closed nightly during the overnight hours of 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday night, July 31, 2018 through Friday morning, Aug. 3, 2018, for the installation of a new dynamic ...
Read More Nightly closure of the westbound H-201 Moanalua Freeway starting July 31 for Dynamic Message Sign installation

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that the Waianae/Wahiawa offramp from Moanalua Road to the westbound H-1 Freeway in Pearl City will be closed on Wednesday night, Aug. 1, 2018, and Thursday night, Aug. 2, 2018, from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., nightly, to conduct surveying work for the installation ...
Read More Night work scheduled on the Waianae/Wahiawa offramp from Moanalua Road to the westbound H-1 Freeway on August 1 & 2

KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will make safety improvements to the intersection of Piilani Highway and East Welakahao Road in Kihei to improve safety and minimize vehicular conflicts. The intersection will be restriped to remove the left turn from East Welakahao Road to northbound Piilani Highway. See map of modifications below. The ...
Read More HDOT to remove left turn from East Welakahao Road to Piilani Highway in Kihei to improve safety

HANALEI, Hawaii – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises the public that the roving single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) will continue next week in the Princeville and Hanalei areas on Monday, July 30, 2018, through Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily. Maintenance crews will need another ...
Read More Single lane closure will continue next week on Kuhio Highway in Princeville and Hanalei for roadside maintenance