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Beginning at approximately 9 p.m. on Monday night, April 23, Kaumualii Highway traffic in both directions will be rerouted onto the newly-installed concrete pavement at the Nawiliwili Road intersection, near the Kukui Grove Shopping Center. The modified traffic pattern will remain in effect for approximately three months to aid in roadway construction on the north side of the Nawiliwili Road intersection

Two new Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Infrastructure Grants were awarded for traffic safety improvements near two elementary schools on Maui. Crosswalk striping, raised curbing, improved signage and flashing beacon lights are among the improvements planned near Princess Nahienaena and Kamalii Elementary Schools.

Beginning Monday, March 5, 2012 all individuals renewing or applying for a new Hawaii driver's license or learner's permit will be required to show proof of legal presence in the United States. Documentation is required to establish, (1) legal name, (2) date of birth, (3) social security number, and (4) legal presence. A full list of all potential documents, new requirements and frequently asked questions can be found at hawaii.gov/dot.

Applications for scenic byways are being sought as the state designates two additional scenic byways. Hawaii Island’s Kau Scenic Byway—The Slopes of Mauna Loa and Kauai’s Holo Holo Koloa Scenic Byway were recently designated, bringing the state’s total to four (4). Nominations are due March 31, 2012. An application may be obtained at www.hawaiiscenicbyways.org.

A State-authorized motorcycle safety program will now be available on Kauai with the opening of Hawaii’s newest motorcycle safety training site in Lihue. DOT, Leeward Community College and Kauai Community College held a blessing ceremony today to dedicate the new site located at the Vidinha Stadium.

A State-authorized motorcycle safety program will now be available on Maui with the opening of Hawaii’s newest motorcycle safety training site in Kahului. DOT, Leeward Community College and UH Maui College held a blessing ceremony today to dedicate the new site located at the UH Maui College campus.