Highways

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division advises the public that the Kalihi Street Improvements project will begin on Sunday night, Sept. 9, 2018. This project will repair and make upgrades to Kalihi Street while improving vehicular and pedestrian safety. Two lanes will be closed on Kalihi Street in the southbound direction ...
Read More Kalihi Street Improvements project, Nimitz Highway to School Street, begins Sunday night, September 9

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) would like to remind the public that outdoor advertising is prohibited on the state right of way, which includes political campaign signs placed on overpasses, fencing, sign posts and poles. Unpermitted signs will be removed and stored for two weeks for the owner to retrieve. Signs that ...
Read More HDOT reminds campaign supporters of outdoor advertising laws

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that the H-3 Freeway will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction between the Halekou Interchange and Halawa Interchange from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly for maintenance and retrofit of the lighting in the Harano Tunnel. The overnight closures will begin 9 p.m., Tuesday, ...
Read More H-3 Freeway Honolulu-bound will be closed nightly for lighting work in the Harano Tunnels beginning September 4

LIHUE – Project timelines and estimated costs for emergency repairs to Kuhio Highway from the April 2018 flooding will be reassessed following the recent flooding due to remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lane. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) estimated the repairs would be completed in October at a cost of $80 million. Flooding August 27 ...
Read More Kuhio Highway Emergency Repairs to be reevaluated following flooding from remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lane

Flood-related closures on Kauai remain in place; flood response on Oahu does not allow Oahu District to repair Kalanianaole Highway Contraflow beacon for tomorrow AM contraflow.      HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) responded to flooding events on Kauai late Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. HDOT engaged in flood response on Kauai and Oahu Tuesday, ...
Read More Effects of remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lane on State Routes

Pearl City, Aiea motorists may access eastbound H-1 Freeway via Moanalua Road or Kamehameha Highway. HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that the Moanalua Road onramp to the eastbound H-1 Freeway in Pearl City will be closed on Thursday night, Aug. 30, 2018 and Friday night, Aug. 31, 2018, from ...
Read More Moanalua Road onramp to the eastbound H-1 Freeway will be closed overnight for ramp and shoulder repairs on August 30 & 31

Crews conduct assessments, continue to respond to damages caused by rains.   HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) provides the following update on post storm assessments, response to ongoing weather situations on Hawaii Island, Molokai, and Maui.   Airports Airports statewide remain fully operational. Ticketed and confirmed passengers are reminded to check their ...
Read More HDOT 5 PM update on Tropical Storm Lane, August 25, 2018

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

Pre-storm closures of Pali Highway, Kuhio Highway planned from late Thursday. Left lanes of the H-3 in both directions at the Harano Tunnels to close Thursday morning for staging. HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) continues to prepare for potential impacts of Hurricane Lane. HDOT Highways Division is urging the public to make ...
Read More HDOT Highways update on Hurricane Lane, August 22, 2018