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  • Improved verification process implemented for airline passengers

    The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has implemented improved measures to verify incoming passenger information before they leave the airport to help ensure people are abiding by the traveler quarantine order. The enhanced process is underway at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and will begin statewide in the coming days. Hawai'i was the first state in the country to implement a traveler self-quarantine order and the process is evolving and improving every day. The 14 day traveler self-quarantine process encompasses several different agencies which are coordinating with each other, with Kenneth Hara, Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) Director, serving as the overall operations lead. Arriving passengers on trans-Pacific flights will continue to fill out the State of Hawai'i Department of Agriculture declaration form. After landing they will have their temperature taken. Anyone with a high temperature will receive a medical assessment by paramedics stationed at the airport. Passengers who do not have a fever will continue through the process. An airport representative will review the declaration form to make sure it is complete. The passenger will move to the order for self-quarantine station. The person will also initial and sign the mandatory order for self-quarantine form confirming they are aware they must self-quarantine for 14 days. By signing the legal document, they acknowledge they understand violating the order is a criminal offense and they are subject to a $5,000 fine and/or a year imprisonment. An airport representative will collect the two forms and begin verifying their information. First, they will call their mobile phone number to confirm it rings right in front of them. If it does not ring, the person may have listed inaccurate information and is asked to verify the number. If the person refuses to provide a phone number that can be answered on the spot, law enforcement is contacted and they are subject to citation and arrest. After the phone number is verified, an airport representative will then check the address listed for lodging. For returning Hawai'i residents, the address should match their government issued ID. For visitors, the airport representative will call their hotel to confirm they have a reservation. Processing personnel have phone numbers for every hotel in the state. If the visitor is not staying at a hotel, the address they list will be checked on the county’s tax map key (TMK) to verify it is a legitimate residence. The number for the place of lodging will also be called to check if they are staying with someone at the address. All information will also be provided to counties to check if the address is a vacation rental. This is a warning to all vacation rentals in the state to stop accepting visitor reservations. The government will have their address and they will be subject to enforcement for operating illegally. A list of suspected illegal short-term rental sites will be provided to the appropriate county. Once all the information is confirmed and the order is signed the person is allowed to leave. “I myself was one of the people verifying the passenger information yesterday. The process is slower, but it is effective,” said Director Jade Butay, Hawai'i Department of Transportation. “People must understand this is not the time to be vacationing in Hawai'i , but if they do, they must abide by the traveler quarantine order and be prepared to stay inside for 14 days.” Law enforcement officers are standing by to deal with anyone who refuses the process or becomes combative. In addition, 20 HDOT Administration Division employees have been reassigned to conduct follow up calls to residents to verify they are abiding by the 14 day traveler quarantine order beginning today. Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA) personnel will continue calling visitors during the traveler quarantine period. HDOT employees are also working with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) to help with unemployment claims at the convention center. “HDOT and its employees are going above and beyond their normal duties and are working to help the community during this extraordinary time,” said Director Butay. Overall passenger arrivals to Hawai'i are down more than 99 percent from this time last year. Currently there are very few incoming flights to Hawai'i . The only remaining domestic flights to Honolulu are from San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles and Seattle. The only regularly scheduled international destination is Guam. There are minimal trans-Pacific flights arriving to neighbor islands. Right now, only Delta Airlines is flying from Los Angeles to Kahului, Kona and Lihue 3-4 times a week.

  • O'ahu lane closures for the week of April 25 - May 1

    Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. To view a map of lane closures scheduled on state roadways for Oahu, please click the following link https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/ --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) EWA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Kualakai Parkway underpass and Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) HONOLULU Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Liliha Street overpass and Houghtailing underpass on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for landscaping work. 3) HONOLULU Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Houghtailing Street overpass (Exit 20B) on Thursday, April 30, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving work. 4) HONOLULU Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Queen Emma Street overpass on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for landscaping work. 5) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Monday night, April 27, through Friday morning, May 1, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU Lane closure on the Waikiki/Nimitz Highway offramp (Exit 18A) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Monday, April 27, through Friday morning, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 7) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Intermittent closure of the Airport offramp, access to Terminals 1 and 2 parking garages on Monday night, April 27, through Friday morning, May 1, from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail. Traffic will be detoured to the lower level. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 8) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, April 20, through Friday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. The speed limit in this area is reduced to 40 mph during closure hours. 9) KAPOLEI Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kapolei/Ewa/UH West Oahu offramp (Exit 3) and Makakilo Drive overpass on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for signage work. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 10) KAPOLEI Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Makakilo Drive overpass on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for signage work. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 11) PEARL CITY Lane closure on the Pearl City/Waimalu offramp (Exit 10) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for paving work. 12) PEARL CITY Closure of the H-1 Freeway westbound onramp from Moanalua Road on Wednesday, April 29, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., for paving work. Motorists may continue on Moanalua Road in the westbound direction and enter the H-1 Freeway at the H-1/H-2 Split. 13) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Joint Base PHH offramp (Exit 15B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday night, April 26, through Friday morning, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. One lane will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 14) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday night, April 26, through Friday morning, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- H-2 FREEWAY --- 1) MILILANI Lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of Leilehua Golf Course Road on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for debris removal. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass on Wednesday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for repaving work. 2) MOANALUA Two left lane closures on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road Overpass on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. 3) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass, on Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and Kaneohe Bay Drive on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for maintenance and pothole repairs. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/93) --- 1) EWA (NIGHT WORK) Closure of Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Kualakai Parkway on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road repairs. Motorists will be detoured to the H-1 Freeway. 2) KAPOLEI Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the westbound direction between Kalaeloa Boulevard and Kaena Point on Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs. 3) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Left lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Makakilo Drive on Wednesday, April 29, through Friday, May 1, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., for striping work. 4) PEARL CITY (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Waiawa Road, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Cane Haul Road and Mamua Place on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road repairs. 6) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder lane will be closed over a 24-hour period. Two travel lanes are open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction. 7) WAIPAHU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Fort Weaver Road, on Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kahekili Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kamehameha Highway on Monday, April 27, through Wednesday, April 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs and litter removal. 2) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kahekili Highway in the eastbound direction between Hui Iwa Street and Keaahala Road on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for tree trimming. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions in the vicinity of Keolu Drive on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Pali Highway and Kailua Road on Monday, April 27, through Wednesday, April 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. 3) KAILUA TO WAIMANALO Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Kailua Road and Makapuu Lighthouse Road on Monday, April 27, through Wednesday, April 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. 4) WAIMANALO Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Kailua Road and Kumuhau Street on Monday, April 27, through Thursday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement marking. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALAWA TO JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and Center Drive is City Maintained State Highway. Left and right lane closures may occur on Kamehameha Highway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Salt Lake Boulevard on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Left lane closures may occur on Kamehameha Highway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Salt Lake Boulevard on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lanes may be closed as needed on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard, on Saturday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, 24 hours a day. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HALAWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and the vicinity of Sam’s Club by Acacia Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the eastbound direction between Ford Island Bridge and Salt Lake Boulevard on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HAUULA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Waikulama Street on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic may be contraflowed. 4) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closures and traffic modifications on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Puuhale Road to Middle Street on Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Marconi Road on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. 6) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the northbound directions in the vicinity of Anemoku Street on Tuesday, April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., utility work. 7) MILILANI Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Kahelu Avenue on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 8) PEARL CITY Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 9) PEARL CITY (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Lehua Avenue and Kaonohi Street on Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 10) WAIKANE Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Waiahole Valley Road on Thursday, April 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 11) WAIMEA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Waimea Valley Road on Thursday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) HONOLULU TO KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway in both directions between Kahekili Highway and the H-1 Freeway on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. 2) KALIHI Lane closure on Likelike Highway in both directions in the vicinity of the Wilson Tunnel on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for sign replacement work. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Richards Street and Awa Street is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between River Street and Richards Street over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Elliott Street and Sand Island Access Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes closed in the eastbound direction between Elliott Street and Aolele Street on Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lanes closed in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, April 12, through Friday, April 17, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and from 8 :30 a.m. to 3 p.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Valkenburgh Street and Elliott Street on Sunday, April 26, through Friday morning, May 1, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Sunday, April 26, through Friday morning, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Left lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Pacific Street on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Kalihi Street and Alakawa Street on Sunday night, April 26, through Friday morning, May 1, from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., for sewer utility work. 7) HONOLULU Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the westbound direction between the H-1 Freeway/Middle Street/Dillingham Boulevard offramp (Exit 18B) and Middle Street on Tuesday, April 28, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Vineyard Boulevard and Kalanianaole Highway on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. 2) NUUANU Lane closure on Pali Highway in both directions between Nuuanu Pali Drive and Auloa Road on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, for rock shed and resurfacing work. Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 3) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Vineyard Boulevard and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Thursday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 4) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, for electrical and median work. Honolulu-bound lane closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kaneohe-bound lane closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please view the project website at http://palihighway.org. --- ALA MOANA BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the westbound direction between Kamakee Street and Ward Avenue on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for excavation work. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Center lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of South Street on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction between Keawe Street and Coral Street on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. 4) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in both directions between Ward Avenue and Kalakaua Avenue on Wednesday, April 29, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., for street sweeping. --- VINEYARD BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Vineyard Boulevard in both directions between Palama Street and the H-1 Freeway on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 am. to 2 p.m., for tree trimming. --- KANEOHE BAY DRIVE (ROUTE 630) --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kaneohe Bay Drive (Route 630) in both directions in the vicinity of Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs and litter removal. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kualakai Parkway between Farrington Highway and Keahumoa Parkway is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Keahumoa Parkway and Farrington Highway on Monday, April 17, through Friday, May 1, over a 24-hour period, for the rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) EWA Roving lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions in the vicinity of Keahumoa Parkway on Monday, April 27, through Friday, April May 1, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., for road improvements. --- FORT BARRETTE ROAD --- 1) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Fort Barrette Road in both directions in the vicinity of Farrington Highway on Wednesday, April 29, through Thursday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., for striping work. --- FORT WEAVER ROAD --- 1) EWA Roving lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in both directions between North Road and the H-1 Freeway on Thursday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. 2) EWA Right lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Kaunui Drive on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for bus stop improvements. --- KAILUA ROAD --- 1) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kailua Road in both directions in the vicinity of Hamakua Drive on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs and litter removal. --- WAIAWA ROAD --- 1) PEARL CITY (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Waiawa Road in both directions in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway on Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. Traffic may be contraflowed. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Monday night, April 27, through Friday morning, May 1, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Lei stands and car rental loop on Monday night, April 27, through Friday morning, May 1, from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Monday night, April 27, through Friday morning, April 17, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the westbound direction between Paiea Street and Aolewa Place on Monday night, April 27, through Friday morning, May 1, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to alternate routes. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Lane closure and traffic shift on Aolele Street in both directions between Nimitz Highway and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Sunday night, April 26, through Friday morning, May 1, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KALIHI STREET --- 1) KALIHI Roving lane closure on Kalihi Street in both directions between Nimitz Highway and School Street on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. 2) KALIHI Right lane closure on Kalihi Street in the northbound direction between Nimitz Highway and School Street on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sidewalk repairs. --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI Lane closures on Middle Street in the northbound direction in the vicinity of North King Street on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sidewalk repairs. --- UALENA STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Ualena Street in both directions between Ohohia Street and Lagoon Drive on Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on-street parking will be restricted, and the sidewalk will be closed. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- ULUNE STREET --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Ulune Street in both directions in the vicinity of Kahuapaani Street on Sunday, April 26, through Friday morning, May 1, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for paving and pavement marking installations. --- VALKENBURGH STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Valkenburgh Street in both directions in the vicinity of Nimitz Highway on Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 1, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- WILIKINA DRIVE --- 1) WAHIAWA Right lane closure on Wilikina Drive in the southbound direction between Kamananui Road and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for pole installations. #HIDOT #Transportation #HonoluluCounty #LaneClosures

  • Kaua'i lane closures for the week of April 25 - May 1

    Kaua'i lane closures for the week of April 25 - May 1 Please note that lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice and all projects are weather permitting. — KAMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) — 1) KEKAHA (24-HOUR WORK) Emergency single lane closure on Kamualii Highway (Route 50) in the westbound direction between Kekaha Beach Park and the Kekaha Landfill, near mile marker 28, effective immediately, for drainage embankment repairs due to erosion from recent storms. The lane will remain closed until further notice. Alternating traffic control will be directed by flagmen and traffic control signs will be placed to provide advance notice to the public. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KILAUEA Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction, in the vicinity of mile marker 25, on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for tree clearing and slope stabilization work. 2) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 is shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. For safety during the shift to the temporary bridge, right turns off Kuhio Highway onto Mailihuna Road are not permitted. Access to Kapahi is recommended via the Kawaihau Road or Hauala Road detours. 3) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Emergency closure of the southbound lanes of Kuhio Highway (Route 56) at the Wailua River Bridge (mile marker 5.8) 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. Throughout this closure, one lane on the adjacent Wailua Cane Haul Bridge (makai of the Wailua River Bridge) will be contraflowed to allow traffic in both directions. Traffic control signs have been installed and delineators put in place for visibility and safety. #KauaiCounty #HIDOT #Transportation #LaneClosures

  • Maui lane closures for week of April 25 - May 1

    PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. --- HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 36/360) --- 1) HAIKU (24-HOUR WORK) Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 360) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Papaaea Road on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, over a 24-hour period, for retaining wall work. 2) KAHULUI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of one direction at a time of Hana Highway (Route 36) between Kaahumanu Avenue and Dairy Road on Friday evening, April 24, through Saturday morning, April 25, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving work. Alternating traffic control (contraflow) of open lanes will allow single lane traffic in both directions. 3) KAHULUI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of one direction at a time of Hana Highway (Route 36) between Hanakai Street and Airport Access Road on Monday evening, April 27, through Friday morning, May 1, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving work. Alternating traffic control (contraflow) of open lanes will allow single lane traffic in both directions. 4) PAIA Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in the westbound direction between Lae Street and Kuau Beach Place on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for sewer-line replacement. 5) HAIKU TO HANA (LOCAL ACCESS RESTRICTION) Hāna Highway (Route 360) between Kapakalua Road and Hāna Town is restricted to local traffic until further notice beginning March 18, 2020. The local access restriction is being put in place to address access and congestion concerns due to roadwork and vehicles along the two-lane highway. --- HONOAPIILANI HIGHWAY BYPASS (ROUTE 30) --- 1) LAHAINA Left lane cloure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the westbound direction between Aholo Road and Lahainaluna Road on Tuesday, April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. 2) WAIKAPU Traffic pattern change (detour) on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the northbound direction between Kuihelani Highway and Waiko Road on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for road reconstruction and resurfacing. Southbound traffic will remain on Honoapiilani Highway. --- MAIN STREET (ROUTE 32) --- 1) WAILUKU Lane closure on Main Street (Route 32) in the westbound direction at the intersection of Main Street and Kinipopo Street on Monday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for pavement marking work. --- HALEAKALA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 37) --- 1) KAHULUI (NIGHT CLOSURE) Haleakala Highway (Route 37) near the Kahului Airport, between Air Cargo and Hana Highway, will be closed from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily until further notice. #MauiCounty #Transportation #HIDOT #laneclosures

  • Hawai'i island lane closures for week of April 25 - May 1

    PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) NORTH HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 14 and 16, between Old Mamalahoa Highway and Leopolino Road, on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) PAAUILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 36 and 38, near Kaumoalii Stream Bridge, on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail installation work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) HAMAKUA Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 44 and 46, on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) --- 1) PAHOA (24-Hour Work) Lane shift on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) in the northbound direction between Ilima Street and Ainaloa Boulevard, on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, over a 24-hour period, for construction of the Ainaloa Roundabout. --- MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) --- 1) KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 113 and 122, on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 103 and 109, Kiilae Road and Mamalahoa Highway, on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) HILO Lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) between mile markers 3 and 6, Palai Street and Kipimana Street, in the vicinity of Hilo on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscaping maintenance. 4) KAU Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions in between mile markers 60 and 67, on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- DANIEL K. INOUYE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 200) --- 1) NORTH HILO Right lane closure on Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Route 200) in the westbound direction between mile markers 9 and 12.5, on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for shoulder construction. --- AKONI PULE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 270) --- 1) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions between Akana Place and Makapala Road, on Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline installation. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD/HAWI ROAD (ROUTE 250) --- 1) KOHALA Shoulder closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) in both directions between mile markers 9 and 16, on Saturday, April 25, through Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. #HawaiiIsland #Transportation #HIDOT #laneclosures

  • HTA news release: Hawai'i passenger arrivals by air for April 25, 2020

    Yesterday, 467 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 118 visitors and 155 residents. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawai‘i daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawai‘i from out of state. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1st to include interisland travelers. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. For Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/ All individuals, both residents and visitors, arriving or returning to the State of Hawaii are subject to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. The mandate applies to all arrivals at state airports, including private and commercial aircrafts. Click here for the order and here for the second supplemental proclamation. If you have questions regarding exemptions, contact CovidExemption@hawaiigov.com. How to self-quarantine:. You must stay in your visitor lodging/home to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 to other people. This means: Do not use shared facilities such as pools, spas, gyms, restaurants, or bars Ask someone to drop off food and other necessities at your front door or order room service Do not go to public places such as work, school, shopping centers, childcare, or local attractions Do not let visitors in—only people who usually live with you should be in your home #GoHTA #HawaiiTourism #covid19 #coronavirus #hawaiipassengerarrivals

  • Governor Ige extends stay-at-home order across the state through May 31

    Governor Ige extends stay-at-home order across the state through May 31, 2020. Mandatory 14-day quarantine for travelers, eviction moratorium also continues Gov. David Ige signed a 6th supplementary emergency proclamation extending the stay-at-home order across the state through May 31. “This was not an easy decision. I know this has been difficult for everyone. Businesses need to reopen. People want to end this self-isolation and we want to return to normal,” said Gov. Ige. “But this virus is potentially deadly, especially for the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. Thanks to our residents, we are flattening the curve, saving lives, and avoiding a resurgence of this virus by not reopening prematurely.” The stay-at-home order means residents may leave their homes only for various essential needs, including healthcare, purchasing food, medicine, gasoline, taking care of the elderly, minors, or those with disabilities, returning to a place of residence outside of Hawai‘i, picking up educational materials for distance learning, receiving meals or other related services. Outdoor exercise is also permitted – including swimming, surfing and walking pets. In addition, running, jogging or walking on the beach will be permitted, as long as social distancing requirements are observed. Also extended through the end of May — the 14-day quarantine for both visitors and residents entering the state and for inter-island travelers. The eviction moratorium, which prevents any eviction from a residential dwelling for failure to pay rent, also remains in effect through May 31. In addition, social distancing requirements remain in place across the state through the end of May. Gov. Ige issued the initial emergency proclamation for COVID-19 on Mar. 4, 2020 followed by: Mar. 16: Supplementary proclamation suspending certain laws to enable state and county responses to COVID-19 Mar. 21: Second supplementary proclamation implementing mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for visitors and residents entering the State of Hawai‘i Mar. 23: Third supplementary proclamation mandating social distancing measures throughout the state Mar. 31: Fourth supplementary proclamation implementing a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for people traveling between the islands in the State of Hawai‘i Apr. 16: Fifth supplementary proclamation implementing enhanced social distancing requirements and an eviction moratorium source: https://bit.ly/2yFVnGzGovenorIgeApril25 #StayATHome #DavidIge #14DayQuarantine #COVID19 #coronavirus

  • Hawai'i COVID-19 daily news digest April 25, 2020

    Governor’s Office: 6th Supplementary Proclamation Continues Stay-at-Homes Rules Until End of May In announcing his 6th Supplementary Proclamation this afternoon, Governor David Ige paid testament to everyone’s efforts in keeping the number of new cases of COVID-19 low this week, while recognizing that, “every loss is a sad moment for our community.” The deaths of two O‘ahu residents reported yesterday, along with 12 others previously, demonstrate the need for continued commitment and willingness to follow his social distancing mandates – to help protect those most susceptible to this serious virus, which can spread very quickly. For that reason, Governor Ige is asking everyone to remain vigilant. His 6th Supplemental Proclamation consolidates the rules and mandates from all previous proclamations including the Stay-at-Home order and the mandatory 14-day traveler self-quarantine through May 31. Governor Ige’s Comments on 6th Supplementary Proclamation At an afternoon media briefing the governor said the decision to extend rules and restrictions was not an easy one. He said, “I know this has been difficult for everyone. Businesses need to reopen. People want to end this self-imposed isolation. And we all want our lives to return to normal.” The governor noted that Hawai‘i has been fortunate to not have the high rate of coronavirus infection seen in other states. He thanked everyone for complying with the stay-at-home order, practicing social distancing, and wearing face coverings when out in public. “We are flattening the curve,” Governor Ige said. “However, my greatest fear is that if we move to reopen too quickly, we will see a sudden surge in new cases that would result in over-running our healthcare system and more deaths.” He added that with Hawai‘i being very successful in controlling the spread, he will be relaxing some aspects of the lockdown. Key Aspects of 6th Supplementary Proclamation Stay-at-Home order extended until May 31, 2020 Mandatory 14-day traveler-quarantine order extended until May 31, 2020 Outdoor exercise is permitted, including swimming, surfing and walking pets. In addition, running, jogging or walking on the beach will be permitted, as long as social distancing requirements are observed. Eviction moratorium extended until end of May Pledge for Continued State, County, Legislative Cooperation Governor Ige said he is working on a statewide reopening plan that will be based on facts, science and guidance from healthcare providers. The governor commented, “We will be taking a phased approved to re-opening. We hope that more measures will be relaxed before the end of May. This is only the beginning of a long, cautious process. We will be in constant discussions with the Counties, the legislature and community leadership as we develop our plans.” He indicated a key consideration is a review of industry best practices to ensure that businesses can accommodate social distancing requirements. He also emphasized collaboration with the counties. He recognized that counties need the flexibility to implement measures with consideration to the unique needs of each island’s communities. “However,” Governor Ige noted, “as was witnessed with the beach closure orders, more coordination is necessary to avoid confusion.” County and state government agencies and the mayors have been in constant communications with the Governor’s Office and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency throughout the COVID-19 crisis. To ensure coordinated actions, the 6th Supplementary Proclamation directs county mayors to coordinate their proposed orders, proclamations, rules, and directives with the state. The governor stated, “The state does not want to assume county functions or take over the important tasks each county is undertaking in their respective communities. The directive is limited to coordination, so that we can reduce any confusion moving forward.” See full proclamation here: https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2004144-ATG_Sixth-Supplementary-Proclamation-for-COVID-19-distribution-signed.pdf Department of Health: COVID-19 New Case Count at Three Two O‘ahu residents and one resident diagnosed outside Hawai‘i brings the number of total coronavirus cases in the state to a total of 604 since Feb. 28, 2020. Note the re-categorization of one case from Maui to O‘ahu due to data review and quality control checks. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, April 25, 2020 For more tables please visit: https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/ MMMC & McDonald’s Cluster Updates There is one new case associated with the cluster at Maui Memorial Medical Center, bringing the total of COVID-19 positive cases to a total of 57 people. 37 are staff members and 20 are patients. DOH is monitoring this cluster closely. There are 36 cases associated with a cluster at three McDonald’s restaurants in Kailua-Kona, including 19 employees and 17 household contacts. DOH continues to monitor this cluster closely. Hawaiicovid19.com Hawai‘i Tourism Authority: On Friday, 467 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 118 visitors and 155 residents. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. AIRPORT ARRIVALS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020 https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/media/4478/042520-passenger-count-press-release.pdf Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism INTERISLAND AIRPORT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES FOR APRIL 22, 2020 Department of Transportation: Traveler Quarantine Extended Due to Continued Daily Arrival of Visitors DOT reports today that on most days about 100 visitors continue to arrive in Hawai‘i. On Friday it was 114. Governor Ige said, “This is why we’re extending the mandatory 14-day traveler-quarantine.” The Federal Aviation Administration has made it clear the State cannot shutdown all air traffic, which is prompting the department and other agencies to strengthen screening efforts to prevent visitors from violating the rule. When visitors arrive in the islands they will be temperature screened and required to provide a valid personal phone number and the phone number of their lodging for verification. If they don’t have a reservation or no one answers, the visitor will not be allowed to leave the airport. It’s believed enhanced measures will help reduce the number of visitors that violate the quarantine order. More details: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/04/24/improved-verification-process-implemented-for-airline-passengers/ Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: State Issues Warning About Investment Schemes Circulating on Social Media The DCCA Office of the Securities Commissioner is warning people about investment schemes that are circulating on popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Social media connections can provide scammers with the opportunity to reach large numbers of potential investors and make quick money. The schemes being perpetrated are simply old scams wrapped in a new package. Ofttimes, the underlying scam is a Ponzi or Pyramid Scheme. If you have been solicited, or if you have any information regarding the “Loom”, “Octagon Game” or other pyramid scheme and/or its promoters, contact the Securities Enforcement Branch at (808) 586-2740, toll free at 1-877-HI-SCAMS, or email: seb@dcca.hawaii.gov. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. For more information, including fraud prevention tips: https://cca.hawaii.gov/sec/iep/. Department of Human Services: Update on SNAP/Financial and Medicaid Applications Processed The Department of Human Services (DHS) has been processing an unprecedented number of SNAP/Financial and Medicaid applications. Between March 23 and April 16 DHS has received 7,528 SNAP/Financial applications. 7,238 have been approved with an average two-day processing time. DHS has also received 13,425 Med-QUEST applications in the month of April, a 40% increase from this same time last year. DHS has a comprehensive listing that highlights the impact that the Unemployment Insurance and the Stimulus funds will have on eligibility. Access it here: https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/communications-2/ PDF: COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 25, 2020

  • News Release from Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi

    Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi calls for adoption of Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 policies and procedures for arriving visitors In anticipation of the April 30, 2020 deadline for COVID-19 restrictions for the State of Hawaii, the primary risk for our residents is exposure from tourists and visitors who are not compliant with the 14-day mandatory quarantine. Recent events have highlighted the problem of visitor quarantine monitoring, tracking and enforcement. With major airlines scheduled to begin passenger service on May 1, 2020, it is essential that stringent policies and procedures be implemented and enforced. The Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 has raised several proposed policies and procedures that should be instituted immediately for visitors upon arrival in Hawaii: health screening; identification and verification of accommodations; supervised transportation to their accommodations; and establishing monitoring and enforcement protocols. Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi said, "through hearings with the visitor industry and the Department of Transportation, the Senate Special Committee has identified and highlighted areas of concern that if implemented, will go a long way toward ensuring the health and safety of our residents."

  • D.O.T. news release: Kaua'i lane closures for weekend of April 24, 2020

    PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — KAMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) — 1) KEKAHA (24-HOUR WORK) Emergency single lane closure on Kamualii Highway (Route 50) in the westbound direction between Kekaha Beach Park and the Kekaha Landfill, near mile marker 28, effective immediately, for drainage embankment repairs due to erosion from recent storms. The lane will remain closed until further notice. Alternating traffic control will be directed by flagmen and traffic control signs will be placed to provide advance notice to the public. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KILAUEA Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction, in the vicinity of mile marker 25, on Friday, April 24, through Friday, May 1, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for tree clearing and slope stabilization work. 2) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 is shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. For safety during the shift to the temporary bridge, right turns off Kuhio Highway onto Mailihuna Road are not permitted. Access to Kapahi is recommended via the Kawaihau Road or Hauala Road detours. 3) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Emergency closure of the southbound lanes of Kuhio Highway (Route 56) at the Wailua River Bridge (mile marker 5.8) 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. Throughout this closure, one lane on the adjacent Wailua Cane Haul Bridge (makai of the Wailua River Bridge) will be contraflowed to allow traffic in both directions. Traffic control signs have been installed and delineators put in place for visibility and safety. #HIDOT #laneclosures #Kauai

  • Hawai'i COVID-19 joint information center news release: Two more deaths from COVID-19

    The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting the 13th and 14th deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state. One is an O‘ahu man who had been hospitalized since the beginning of April, was over 65-years-old, and had underlying medical conditions. He had a history of travel to Las Vegas in March. The other is also an O‘ahu man, over 65-years-old, who’d also been hospitalized recently and also had underlying health conditions. His infection was the result of community-associated spread. “Dawn and I join all of Hawai‘i in expressing our sincere condolences to the family and friends of these. men, ” said Gov. Ige. “While the death rate from coronavirus in Hawai‘i is among the lowest in the nation, the tragic passing of these men today emphasizes the need for social distancing, staying home when sick, washing hands and other measures to protect everyone and prevent serious illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.” #covid19 #coronavirus #DavidIge #HawaiiDepartmentOfHealth

  • Mayor Caldwell to announce food assistance program today

    WHAT: Mayor Caldwell will announce an innovative public-private partnership to provide food assistance to recently unemployed individuals at four new locations across O‘ahu. WHO: Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Hawai‘i Foodbank Chief Executive Officer Ron Mizutani, and Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation President Momi Akimseu. WHEN: Today, Friday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Hawai‘i Foodbank, 2611 Kilihau St., Honolulu, HI 96819-2021. ** The press conference will also be streamed on Mayor Caldwell’s Facebook page

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