Department of Transportation

LIHUE – The state Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division, launched the Nawiliwili Road Improvements Project with a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today.  Highway improvements will be made on Nawiliwili Road from Kaumualii Highway to the vicinity of Kanani Street, fronting the busy Kukui Grove Shopping Center, to replace the existing asphalt concrete pavement with more ...
Read More Nawiliwili Road Improvements Project Launched With Groundbreaking Ceremony

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises the public that the state Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Office, located at 99-501 Salt Lake Boulevard, will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, Apr. 15, starting at 12 p.m. noon and for the remainder of the day for staff training. The temporary closure will affect both the ...
Read More Commercial Drivers License Office Near Aloha Stadium To Close Early On April 15 At 12 P.M.

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds Oahu motorists that the H-1 Freeway westbound right shoulder lanes are NOT open for use during daily afternoon rush-hour traffic. The shoulder lanes were temporarily opened for emergency use during last week’s heavy traffic congestion caused by the ZipMobile breakdown, but are no longer open as ...
Read More Traffic Reminder: H-1 Freeway Westbound Right Shoulder Lanes Are Not Open For Daily Use During Afternoon Rush-Hours

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) two ZipMobiles used for the H-1 Freeway ZipperLane are both in operational condition after breaking down on Tuesday, Mar. 31, due to electrical malfunctions. The original ZipMobile breakdown on Tuesday morning was caused by an intermittent electrical problem with its computer battery pack unit.  As a result, ...
Read More [UPDATE @ 3 PM] Both ZipMobiles Fully Operational, Future Improvements Planned

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that the H-1 ZipperLane has been successfully deployed as part of overnight testing of the recently repaired ZipMobile.  The ZipperLane is open for the morning rush-hour commute through 8:30 a.m. in the eastbound direction only.  Vehicles using the ZipperLane will require two or more ...
Read More [Update @ 4 AM] ZipperLane Deployment Complete, Normal Operations For Morning Commute

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that repairs to both ZipMobiles have been completed.  A full test of the vehicle which broke down on Tuesday morning is planned beginning at 11 p.m. tonight. The repaired ZipMobile will begin deployment of the H-1 ZipperLane barriers early, beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, ...
Read More [Update @ 7 PM] ZipMobile Repairs Completed, Full Testing Planned Overnight With ZipperLane Deployment

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that the backup ZipMobile has completed its closing the H-1 ZipperLane from Waikele to the Keehi Interchange.  The closing of the lane began at 2 p.m. and was completed at approximately 4 p.m. More traffic adjustments are in place to help alleviate afternoon traffic ...
Read More [Update @ 4:15 PM] All H-1 Lanes Reopened, Adjustments Made To Alleviate Westbound Traffic

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that the backup ZipMobile is currently closing the H-1 ZipperLane from the Waikele area and heading eastbound. The closing of the lane began at 2 p.m. It will still take approximately two to three hours for the vehicle to fully close the ZipperLane to ...
Read More [Update @ 2:30 PM] H-1 ZipMobile Closing ZipperLane From Waikele, More Adjustments Made To Alleviate Westbound Traffic

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that repairs this afternoon for the backup ZipMobile were successful. The backup ZipMobile will begin closing the ZipperLane at approximately 2 to 3 p.m. Motorists are advised to still expect traffic delays, as the backup ZipMobile will take approximately 90 minutes to close the ...
Read More [Update @ 1 PM] H-1 ZipMobile Repairs Successful, Closing Of ZipperLane Effective Immediately

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that repairs will begin this afternoon for the ZipMobile. The H-1 Freeway ZipperLane remains deployed until a repair estimate can be determined at approximately 1:30 p.m. today. To alleviate westbound traffic, the ZipperLane is open for use in the westbound direction by all vehicles. ...
Read More [Update @ 12 PM] H-1 ZipperLane Open For Westbound Traffic, ZipMobile Repairs In Afternoon