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HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division recently completed beta testing Hawaii.PortCall.com, a web-based vessel scheduling system that went live on January 1, 2016. Hawaii.PortCall.com grants access to cruise line itinerary around the world to access open berths at Hawaii’s commercial ports years in advance. Itinerary planners can view the availability of berthing ...
Read More HDOT implements new scheduling system at State Harbors

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 4R-22L for airfield maintenance work at the Honolulu International Airport for two nights this week. During the closure, flights will be redirected to other operational runways which will alter the flight paths. This may increase air traffic noise over the Ewa Plains and ...
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KAHULUI – Based on feedback and input received from the Hana community the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will not proceed with the Hana Pier rehabilitation project. HDOT reviewed various options for rebuilding the pier and discussed the plans with the community. Given the opposition to the improvements HDOT will remove the Pier. The estimated ...
Read More Hana Pier to be removed following public opposition to improvement plan

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is partnering with the Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) to conduct “Women in Airport Fire Service” workshops. The workshops will be held on various Neighbor Islands during the month of January. The workshops are free and are expected to last approximately 90 minutes. The workshop is part of ...
Read More Workshop for women seeking Airport Fire Fighting Careers

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reminding all ignition interlock permit holders that a new law requires them to have the permit and a valid State of Hawaii identification card in their immediate possession while operating a vehicle equipped with the ignition interlock device. The new law, Act 40, goes into effect on Jan. ...
Read More New law requires ignition users to drive with Hawaii State Identification Card

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that beginning Jan. 4, 2016*, the public may apply for a limited purpose instruction permit, limited purpose provisional driver’s license, or a limited purpose driver’s license. A Limited Purpose credential does not require documentary proof of legal presence and/or proof of a social security number. The ...
Read More Hawaii’s limited purpose driver’s license, provisional driver’s license and instruction permit effective Jan. 1, 2016

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that the H-3 Freeway will be closed in the Kaneohe-bound direction between the Halawa Interchange and the Likelike Highway Underpass beginning Saturday night, Dec. 19, from 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. Sunday morning, Dec. 20, for routine tunnel cleaning and maintenance at the Harano ...
Read More H-3 Freeway Kaneohe-bound closed Saturday night Dec. 19 for tunnel cleaning

HONOLULU – Celebrate the holidays with plenty of good cheer, but don’t forget to use good judgment and be aware of your surroundings when driving, walking or bicycling. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is asking all roadway users to place a priority on safety so everyone returns home to their family and friends. According ...
Read More Hawaii Department of Transportation reminds everyone to arrive alive this holiday season

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) opened a newly dedicated roadway that will facilitate the efficient movement of goods through Honolulu Port facilities, while easing congestion on surface streets for the public. The road is a vital component of HDOT’s Harbor Modernization Plan (HMP), codified as Act 200 (2008). The interior roadway (known ...
Read More New roadway to ease traffic, facilitate cargo movement

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 8R-26L (a.k.a. the Reef Runway) for airfield maintenance work at the Honolulu International Airport for three nights next week. During the closure, flights will be redirected to other operational runways which will alter the flight paths. This may increase air traffic noise over ...
Read More Honolulu International Airport runway to temporarily close for maintenance