HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises motorists that major highway construction projects on Oahu will be postponed during the holiday season. Except for emergency situations, lane closures will not be scheduled on Thanksgiving Weekend, on Thursday, November 28, through Saturday, November 30, and during the Christmas season, on Friday, December 13, through Wednesday, ...
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HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation working in cooperation with the county Departments of Motor Vehicles announces expanded character limits for Hawaii Driver’s Licenses and State Identification Cards. The change went into effect earlier this month to conform with new national standards. Driver’s Licenses and State ID cards will now provide space for names ...
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HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation’s (DOT) southbound Fort Weaver Road restriping project increases traffic capacity and allows for better traffic flow. The half-mile restriping project from the H-1 Freeway to Laulaunui Street was finished earlier this week with total completion time of less than three weeks. The lanes were reconfigured to add a ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation advises Oahu motorists of a single-day full road closure on Kalanianaole Highway between the Koko Head Shooting Range Complex and the Halona Blowhole Lookout on Tuesday, November 19, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for the Ihiihilauakea Bridge repairs. Motorists are advised to use Kealahou Street and Lunalilo ...
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KAHULUI — The state Department of Transportation, Highways Division broke ground on the Kahului Airport Access Road, Phase 1, on Friday, November 8, 2013. A small ceremony was held to bless and kick-off the project this morning. The Kahului Airport Access Road, in conjunction with an HDOT Airport’s Division project for the Airport Loop Road, ...
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HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Oahu motorists of ramp closures on the H-1 Freeway Airport Off-Ramp (Exit 16) in both directions from 11 p.m. Saturday night, November 16, to 4 a.m. Sunday morning, November 17, for traffic signal installations. The “Arrivals” ramps leading down to Aolele Street will be closed during this ...
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HONOLULU — As part of the GoAkamai traveler information program, the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched the new 511 GoAkamai by Phone system. 511 is an interactive voice response system that provides real-time traffic information and updates for the island of Oahu. Callers can dial 511 and quickly get current information on roadway ...
Read More DOT Launches 511 GoAkamai By Phone, Upgrades Website And Mobile Apps
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Oahu motorists of a single lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction between the H-1 Freeway and Laulaunui Street, on Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., daily, beginning Monday, Nov. 4 and continuing for approximately two weeks. Crews will be restriping ...
Read More Southbound Fort Weaver Road Restriping Project Begins Monday
HONOLULU — The state Department of Transportation advises Honolulu and Ewa residents of an expected increase in aircraft traffic over the area due to airfield maintenance work at the Honolulu International Airport. Runway 8R-26L will be closed for grooving and restriping at 12 a.m., Wednesday, October 30, to 8 a.m., Wednesday morning, December 18, 8 ...
Read More Honolulu International Airport to Close Runway for Maintenance
HONOLULU – The state Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the launch of the new vehicle safety inspection program beginning November 1, 2013, creating an efficient and secure method of keeping vehicle information. The program will do away with monthly reporting by the inspection stations and provide immediate recordation and proof of the vehicles current results. ...
Read More Hawaii Department of Transportation Launches the New Vehicle Safety Inspection Program