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HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reminding the public that the speed limit on Highway 130 (Keaau-Pahoa Road) in the vicinity of the cracks at mile markers 14.4 and 14.6 has been lowered to 25 mph since May 27, 2018. “We’re thankful for the work our crews and partners have put in ...
Read More Safety restrictions on speed, parking remain for Highway 130 in lower Puna

HONOLULU – As election season heats up, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds everyone that outdoor advertising, including political campaign signage, is prohibited within the State Highway’s right of way. Highways Maintenance staff and residents have reported increases in illegally placed signage within HDOT jurisdiction. HDOT is providing this reminder as a courtesy to ...
Read More Election year reminder from HDOT Highways

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) updates the public on the rehabilitation work on the H-1 Freeway from Waimalu to Halawa for the Shoulder Work and Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation project. Construction has installed 654 of 1,279 precast panel pieces on the H-1 Freeway between Waimalu and Halawa as of June 2018. ...
Read More HDOT update on the precast panel work for the H-1 Freeway rehabilitation from Waimalu To Halawa

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division, Oahu District, won two Silver Awards for its Trash Free Hawaii public service campaign at the 2018 Pele Awards. The Pele Awards are an annual advertising and design competition organized by the American Advertising Federation – Hawaii. HDOT’s Trash Free Hawaii campaign was launched with ...
Read More Award winning HDOT “Trash Free Hawaii” PSAs to air on select Hawaiian Airlines flights beginning in July

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that Kuhio Highway from Kuamoo Road to Kapaa Bypass, in the vicinity of the former Coco Palms property, will be resurfaced beginning on Sunday night, June 24, 2018. Lane closures will occur weekly on Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 ...
Read More Kuhio Highway resurfacing project from Kuamoo Road to Kapaa Bypass in Wailua begins Sunday night, June 24

KAILUA-KONA – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) alerts motorists to roadwork and a temporary traffic stoppage on Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Hina Lani Street and Kealakehe Parkway between 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018 through 5:30 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2018 for the Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening, Phase 2. The work involves the adjusting ...
Read More Overnight roadwork on Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Hina Lani Street and Kealakehe Parkway from 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018

LIHUE – 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 Friday, June 22, 2018. Monday through Saturday (MODIFIED 6/22) 6 a.m. First trip from Waikoko to Wainiha. 6:30 a.m. ...
Read More Updated schedule for limited local access to Wainiha, Haena via Kuhio Highway

HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the availability of thermal and visual camera views of the cracks at mile markers 14.4 and 14.6 on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Highway 130) and a camera view of Highway 11 at the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The camera views may be accessed at https://ops.punatraffic.com and ...
Read More Camera views of Puna routes available; additional alternate evacuation routes for lower Puna planned

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has advertised an emergency contract for additional Kuhio Highway Emergency Flood Repairs and will be awarding the contract shortly. The contract includes work to stabilize the slope above Kuhio Highway (Route 560) between Waikoko and Wainiha and various downslope sites on Kuhio Highway. Work will continue on ...
Read More June 19, 2018 Kuhio Highway emergency flood repair update

The service will be available at airports in Kahului, Lihue, Hilo and Kailua-Kona in 2018 HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division is thrilled to announce the availability of free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, including new coverage throughout Terminals 1 and 2. The Wi-Fi is available through ...
Read More Free unlimited Wi-Fi available throughout Daniel K. Inouye International Airport