The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) provides the following updates on Highways operations during the Governor’s emergency period for COVID-19. Lane closures HDOT Highways remains committed to maintaining and improving the highways system during the COVID-19 emergency and has extended hours for closures on the following projects in response to lower than normal traffic volumes: On Oahu- Freeway Management Phase 2 work currently ongoing on the H-1 in Kapolei has been approved to work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The finishing work on the Kapolei Interchange Phase 2 project will begin at 8 p.m. Previously, full nighttime closures for this project were approved to begin at 10 p.m. HART has been given permission for extended work hours at: Pearl Harbor Interchange Valkenburgh Street/Nimitz Highway intersection Nimitz Highway eastbound between Elliot Street and the Sand Island ramp H-1 offramps to Dillingham Boulevard and Kamehameha Highway Middle Street north of Dillingham Boulevard The extended hours are from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday. Previously approved hours were 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday through Friday. The City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project on Pali Highway in Nuuanu has been approved to work Monday through Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. On Maui, the Hana Highway resurfacing in Kahului approved work hours are between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Honoapiilani Highway resurfacing between Aholo Road and Kai Hele Ku Street hours have been extended between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. HDOT will monitor all extended closures and will make adjustments if needed. All approved closures will be continued to be posted weekly at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/ Safety Checks, CDL holder guidance, REAL ID FAQ sections have been added on the Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections and Commercial Driver’s Licenses at: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/faq/covid-19-safety-check-faqs/ https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/faq/covid-19-cdl-faqs/ The Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline (i.e., when driver’s licenses and State IDs must have a REAL ID compliant marking, such as the star in the gold circle, to be used for TSA clearance at airports and other federal properties) to Oct. 1, 2021. https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/26/acting-secretary-chad-wolf-statement-real-id-enforcement-deadline Special use lanes (HOV, Contraflow, Zipper lane) All State special use lane operations are suspended as of March 25. The suspension will be for the duration of the Stay at Home order and includes the contraflow of the third lane on Farrington Highway at Maipalaoa Bridge. HDOT thanks its employees, contractors, and consultants for their support of our essential functions during this emergency period. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #WHO #CDC#HDOT

Schatz releases coronavirus federal resource guide to help Hawai'i small businesses access new funding, programs. New Programs Allow Small Businesses To Meet Payroll For Up To 8 Weeks, Expand SBA Loans Schatz’s Resource Guide Available At Schatz.Senate.Gov/Coronavirus/Small-Businesses #COVID19 #Coronavirus #BrianSchatz #HawaiiSmallBusiness #FundingPrograms

Hawai‘i Department of Health warns of potential adverse effects of using antimalaria drugs against COVID-19 The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is warning everyone about the hazards and dangers of using non-approved drugs for COVID-19. Antimalarial drugs have been recently reported as possible treatments against COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. While hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine prescription medications have been used for treatment of malaria and certain inflammatory conditions, the efficacy for COVID-19 are unproven and potentially dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is no specific medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19 and a vaccine is not yet available. “Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine can cause severe cardiac toxicity, and in high doses over a long duration, can cause retinal damage and lead to permanent blindness,” said Dr. Alvin Bronstein, DOH Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch Chief. “Individuals using these medications without physician supervision run serious risks of side effects and potential overdoses. Other medications are being touted, but nothing has been proven to be effective and may even do more harm than good.” On March 25, the American Association of Poison Control Centers issued a warning about the dangers of using hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus, stating “While chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine has demonstrated benefits for multiple chronic autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, the benefit for treatment of COVID-19 has not been definitively established. It is critical that any use of these medications is coordinated with a treating physician with full understanding of the potential risks and benefits.” Hydroxychloroquine is used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus. Chloroquine has been demonstrated to be effective for malaria, lupus and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, but has significant side effects, including gastrointestinal distress and potential permanent vision damage. If you or someone you know has taken chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine and are experiencing adverse reactions, call 911, the Hawai‘i Regional Poison Center (800-222-1222) or seek immediate medical care. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #DOH #Health #PoisonControl #AntiMalariaDrug

Mayor Victorino provides Supplemental Guidance to Public Health Emergency Rules on County of Maui website Mayor Michael Victorino has provided supplemental guidance to the Public Health Emergency Rules, which is available on the County of Maui’s website at mauicounty.gov. The guidance provides further clarification for various activities, businesses and industries on whether they are permitted under the rules. Please keep in mind that this guidance may be updated in response to this evolving emergency. If you have further questions, please call the Mayor’s Office Call Center at 808-270-7855. #COVID19 #Corinavirus #Mauicounty #MikeVictorino

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, addressed Heads of State at today’s extraordinary G20 Leaders’ Summit focused on COVID-19. He told them, “You have come together to confront the defining health crisis of our time: We are at war with a virus that threatens to tear us apart - if we let it.“ He welcomed the G20‘s initiative to find joint solutions and work together: “This is a global crisis that requires a global response.” “Fight, unite, ignite“ Dr Tedros’ call was clear. First, he urged leaders to fight without excuses, without regrets – thanking countries who have already taken steps and urgently asking that they do more. Second, he encouraged them to unite, stressing that no country can fight this alone, and calling on all countries to build on the solidarity already sparked by the crisis. Third, he exhorted them to ignite a global movement to ensure this never happens again. He welcomed G20 leaders‘ commitment “to do whatever it takes to overcome the pandemic” to protect lives and livelihoods, as well as restore confidence and shore up stability currently threatened in trade and other sectors, and to commit to take all necessary health measures and seek to ensure adequate financing to contain the pandemic and protect people, especially the most vulnerable.“ The G20 committed to support and further strengthen WHO’s mandate in coordinating the response, and called for full funding of WHO‘s Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan. G20 members pledged to work together to increase research and development funding for vaccines and medicines, strengthen international scientific cooperation, and leverage digital technologies. In turn, they tasked WHO and other relevant organizations with assessing gaps in pandemic preparedness and report the findings of this assessment to the G20 Finance and Health Ministers, in order to establish a global initiative on pandemic preparedness and response together. Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/26-03-2020-who-s-director-general-calls-on-g20-to-fight-unite-and-ignite-against-covid-19 #WorldHealthOrganization #WHO #Coronavirus #COVID19 #UnitedNations

The Hawai'i State Department of Education is seeking approval from the Board of Education (BOE) to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements under Board Policy 102-15 for the class of 2020. The memo submitted by the Department today seeks flexibility in awarding a diploma or certificate to graduating seniors, based on approval from individual school administrations. There are approximately 10,000 students who are eligible to earn diplomas this year. School facilities have been closed to students since March 19, with traditional, in-school instruction temporarily discontinued until at least April 30. Approval of the proposed waiver will provide educator-driven solutions to address the loss of educational content as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis. This action will allow class of 2020 graduates to proceed with post-secondary educational and workforce opportunities without unnecessary delays. The Department also determined it will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and make a decision by April 15 regarding commencement ceremonies. School, complex area and state teams have started discussing alternative means of celebration in the event traditional ceremonies cannot be held. “The decision around celebrating this milestone with our seniors is an emotional one as most students have looked forward to this occasion since they were in elementary school. However, the safety and health of our community is paramount and we are basing our decisions on guidance from health and state officials in the coming weeks,” Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto said. “Our request to the Board for a one-time policy waiver is a critical step in our efforts to adjust the remainder of the school year for our public and charter schools. Once we receive approval from the Board, we can formally issue guidance for meeting graduation requirements that has been developed.” Details about the April 2 BOE meeting as well as the memo are posted on the Board’s website. In addition to graduation requirements, HIDOE’s planning includes its request to the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) to waive standardized testing and associated accountability and reporting requirements for the 2019-20 school year. This request was approved by the USDOE last week. The public can submit comments until April 10 regarding this waiver through an online survey here. For more information as well as the anticipated impact, click here. All HIDOE employees will continue to work remotely until at least April 30, with the exception of those who are considered essential and must perform their duties at a campus or office, which includes meal prep and distribution at grab-and-go sites. Beginning this week, schools started to prepare distance learning opportunities and/or learning packets to be distributed via email, school websites and some in-person. Work packets will not be graded, but many teachers are identifying unique ways to provide feedback to students. The Department has also stood up a resource for parents available at bit.ly/HIDOEVirtualLearningParentResource. HIDOE COVID-19 updates will continue to be posted on the Department’s website at hawaiipublicschools.org. #HawaiiPublicSchoold#HIDOE#Education#ChristinaKishimoto

Beginning Monday, March 30, Mayor Kirk Caldwell is limiting access to Honolulu Hale, located at 530 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 96813. City Employees performing Essential Business will be allowed into Honolulu Hale and must display their City identification badges. Members of the public performing Essential Business will be required to sign in at the security desk with their name, phone number, and destination in the building. They will also need to provide and surrender a valid identification. The visitor will be issued a Visitor ID which must be displayed at all times. The valid ID surrendered will be returned upon return of the Visitor ID at the security desk. This move is to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and promote safety and social distancing for city employees and those they serve in the City and County of Honolulu.

PLEASE NOTE: 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, 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, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Nuuanu Avenue overpass and Liliha Street overpass on Tuesday, March 31, through Wednesday, April 1, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for road improvements. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Gulick Avenue overpass on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Keeaumoku Street overpass and the Punahou Street overpass on Sunday, March 29, through Monday, March 30, from 4 p.m. through 12 midnight, for repaving work. 5) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Keeaumoku Street overpass and the Punahou Street overpass on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., for signage work. 6) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction at the Middle Street offramp (Exit 19A) on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for paving and striping work. 7) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the southbound Likelike Highway onramp to the westbound H-1 Freeway on Sunday night, March 29, through Monday morning, March 30, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for paving and striping work. Motorists are advised to continue south on Kalihi Street, take a right onto North King Street, a right onto Ola Lane where they may enter the westbound H-201 Moanalua Freeway. 8) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, 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. 9) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Middle Street offramp (Exit 19A) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. Motorists are advised to take the Likelike Highway offramp (Exit 20A), take a left at North School Street and continue onto Middle Street. 10) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Middle Street and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for mechanical sweeping and sign replacements. 11) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Koko Head Avenue overpass and the Kapiolani Interchange on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for utility repairs. 12) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 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. 13) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Two right lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) and Makakilo Drive overpass on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for signage work. 14) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1A) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to Wakea Street offramp as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 15) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1A) and the Wakea Street onramp on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex, Phase 2 project. Eastbound motorists will be directed to Kalaeloa Boulevard as an alternate route. Closure will only occur if the westbound lanes are open. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 16) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Makakilo Drive overpass and the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1) on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to Makakilo/Kapolei/Kalaeloa offramp (Exit 2) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 17) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) and the Makakilo Drive overpass, on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 18) 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, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, 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) WAIPAHU TO WAHIAWA Roving lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Wilikina Drive on Tuesday, March 31, through Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Puuloa Road overpass and Halaa Interchange on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for guardrail repairs. 2) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting improvements. 3) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. 4) MOANALUA Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Funston Road overpass and Middle Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder work. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA Lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Halawa Interchange and the Harano Tunnel on Monday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for road maintenance. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) NANAKULI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Laaloa Street and the H-1 Freeway on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for signage work. 2) NANAKULI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions between Waiomea Street and Laaloa Street on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for signage work. 3) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Kaupe Road on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for repaving work. 4) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions in the vicinity of Pohakunui Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge maintenance. 5) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions between Moua Street and Orange Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving repairs. 6) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Hookele Street on Thursday, April 2 , through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving work. 7) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, 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. --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Ahuimanu Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole patching. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) HAWAII KAI Lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kumuhau Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement markings. 2) KAILUA (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions in the vicinity of Poalima Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road improvements. --- 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. Lanes may be closed as needed on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard, on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, 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, March 30, through Friday, April 3, 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) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the eastbound direction between Center Drive and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, 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. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Dillingham Boulevard on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, 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. 5) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Puuhale Road to Middle Street on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, 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. 6) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Marconi Road on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. Traffic will be contraflowed. 7) MILILANI Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Kuahelani Avenue and Waipahu Street on Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility installations. 8) PEARL CITY Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 9) WAHIAWA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Wilikina Drive on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. 10) WAIKANE Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Waiahole Valley Road on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions in the vicinity of Wilson Tunnel on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail repairs. 2) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions between Nalanieha Street and the Wilson Tunnel on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for pothole repairs and grass trimming. --- 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 night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lanes closed in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 8 :30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Pacific Street on Tuesday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakawa Street and Kalihi Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., for sewer improvements. 5) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Valkenburgh Street and Elliott Street on Monday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, 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. 6) HONOLULU Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the westbound direction between Pacific Street and Sumner Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 7) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Awa Street and Halekauwila Street is a City Maintained State Highway Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Sunday, March 29 through Friday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7 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 --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Lane closures on Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Kailua-bound direction between Laimi Road and Dowsette Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 2) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for construction activities. 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 Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Puiwa Street on Monday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 4) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, 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. 5) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction between Waokanaka Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Wednesday night, April 1, through Friday morning, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for electrical and rock shed work. Traffic will be contraflowed in the Kailua-bound lanes. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 6) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction between the Pali Tunnels and Nuuanu Pali drive on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for electrical and rock shed work. Traffic will be contraflowed in the Kailua-bound lanes. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 7) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Kailua-bound direction between Nuuanu Pali drive and the Pali Tunnels on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for electrical and rock shed work. This closure will only occur if the southbound direction is open. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 8) NUUANU Lane closures on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Pulelehua Road on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 9) NUUANU Roving lane closures on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Dowsett Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 10) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between South School Street and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for signage work. --- ALA MOANA BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the westbound direction between Punchbowl Street and South Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for manhole repair work. --- KALAELOA BOULEVARD --- 1) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Kalaeloa Boulevard in the northbound direction between Kapolei Parkway and Farrington Highway on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be detoured to Kapolei Parkway. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ --- KANEOHE BAY DRIVE (ROUTE 630) --- 1) KANEOHE Lane closure on Kaneohe Bay Drive (Route 630) in both directions between Mokapu Road and North Kalaheo Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for sign replacement. --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- MAKAKILO DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway eastbound onramps from Makakilo Drive in both directions on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for resurfacing work. Travel lanes will also be closed on Makakilo Drive between the H-1 Freeway and Farrington Highway with traffic contraflowed in the open lanes. The H-1 Freeway onramp and from Makakilo Drive in the southbound direction will be closed on Monday night through Wednesday morning. The H-1 Freeway onramp and from Makakilo Drive in the northbound direction will be closed on Wednesday night through Friday morning. --- 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, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the rail. One through lane is to remain open. One lane will be closed in both directions over a 24-hour period at the Keahumoa Parkway intersection. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) KAPOLEI Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Farrington Highway and the H-1 Freeway on Tuesday, March 3, and Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. --- FORT BARRETTE ROAD --- 1) KAPOLEI Lane closures on Fort Barrette Road in both directions in the vicinity of Kamaaha Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for installation of loop detectors. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 6 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 (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, 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 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the westbound direction between Paiea Street and Aolewa Place on Friday morning, April 3, 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 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT 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, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, 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 --- KALIHI STREET (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Kalihi Street in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Nimitz Highway on Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sidewalk patching. --- KAUA STREET --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT CLOSURE) Lane closure on Kaua Street in the westbound direction between Middle Street and Funston Road on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 pm. to 4 a.m., for resurfacing work. --- NORTH KING STREET --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on North King Street in the westbound direction between Middle Street and Kikowaena Street on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. 2) MOANALUA Lane closure on North King Street in the eastbound direction between Funston Road and Middle Street on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for lighting improvements. --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Middle Street in both directions in the vicinity of North King Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- UALENA STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Ualena Street in both directions between Ohohia Street and Lagoon Drive on Saturday, March 28, and Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. There will be no street parking along the travel lanes 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

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KILAUEA Single lane and shoulder closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction between Wailapa Road and Ioane Road, on Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for tree trimming work.

Mayor Michael Victorino signed a relief bill today to launch a $2 million program to assist residents who’ve been severely impacted with job losses from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. “Maui County is establishing the Hawaii Emergency Laulima Program (HELP) to make available $2 million to assist residents who’ve suffered economic hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mayor Victorino said. “In this unprecedented time of uncertainty, we want to reach out to our hard-hit hotel, restaurant, retail and other workers who’ve seen their source of livelihood shut down to slow down the spread of this disease.” “Assistance is intended to make payments for critical needs,” Mayor Victorino said. “We hope to help thousands of households stay afloat during this difficult time. This assistance is for food, medicine, rent, mortgage, utility payments, phone or Internet service, car payments or insurance (car, home and medical).” The County will be working with Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. to implement the program, and provide more details and information to the public. Source: County of Maui I Office of the Mayor

Yesterday, 1,589 passengers arrived in Hawaii on the first day of the state’s 14-day mandatory self-quarantine for all incoming passengers. Of that number, 268 people were visitors, and most of them were either crew members or returning residents. In comparison, last year at the end of March, more than 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. This table details the number of people who arrived by air on March 26th. * HNL (Honolulu, Oahu), OGG (Kahului, Maui), KOA (Kona, Hawaii Island), LIH (Lihue, Kauai) Source: Hawai'i Tourism Authority

Gov. David Ige issued a 13th supplementary proclamation which extends the emergency relief period for the 2018 Kaua‘i floods. The proclamation serves to extend authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Kaua‘i residents and visitors. The proclamation supports the state’s efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage and losses caused by the flooding. Gov. Ige signed the initial emergency proclamation for the Kaua‘i floods on April 15, 2018, followed by: Supplementary proclamation issued April 18, 2018 Second supplementary proclamation issued June 17, 2018 Third supplementary proclamation issued by Acting Gov. Douglas S. Chin on Aug. 16, 2018 Fourth supplementary proclamation issued Oct. 15, 2018 Fifth supplementary proclamation issued Dec. 14, 2018 Sixth supplementary proclamation issued Feb. 12, 2019 Seventh supplementary proclamation issued April 12, 2019 Eighth supplementary proclamation issued June 7, 2019 Ninth supplementary proclamation issued Aug. 6, 2019 Tenth supplementary proclamation issued Oct. 2, 2019 Eleventh supplementary issued by Acting Gov. Joshua B. Green on Nov. 29, 2019 Twelfth supplementary proclamation issued Jan. 28, 2020 The 13th supplementary proclamation continues until May 26, 2020, unless it is terminated by a separate proclamation. Source: Office of the Governor