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Crews continue to respond to issues caused by heavy rains on Hawaii Island, storm effects and fire on Maui, storm effects on Oahu, and engage in preparations on Kauai. HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is continuing to respond to damages caused by heavy rains on Hawaii Island, storm impacts and fire response ...
Read More HDOT update on Hurricane Lane, August 24, 2018

Crews respond to storm effects on Hawaii Island and Maui, continue preparations on Oahu and Kauai. HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is responding to storm effects on Hawaii Island and Maui and continues to prepare for potential impacts of Hurricane Lane on Oahu and Kauai. Hawaii Island Airports Hilo Airport and Ellison ...
Read More HDOT update on Hurricane Lane, August 23, 2018

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

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) hosted a naming and blessing ceremony for its newly designated Marine Highway Monday, July 9, 2018, at Pier 38 at Honolulu Harbor. Lauren Brand, a representative of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation, presented to Governor David Ige a certificate officially designating the ...
Read More State waterways receive official designation as the Daniel K. Akaka Marine Highway

Event at Highways Oahu District office highlights coning of “buffer zones” for road construction; penalties for failing to move over or slowdown in work areas HONOLULU – It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week and the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reminding everyone of the importance of driving safely in all work zones, including construction ...
Read More HDOT urges Hawaii Drivers to be aware, move over for workers on the road