Honolulu, Hawai‘i – Senator Donovan Dela Cruz (Mililani Mauka, Waipi‘o Acres, Wheeler, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, and portion of Poamoho) received an award last night at the 2020 Hawaii Venture Capital Association’s ceremony honoring “The Best of Startup Paradise.” He was recognized as Startup Paradise Champion, “someone who consistently contributes to the success of Hawai‘i’s startup community.” As chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, the Senator has secured millions in funding for creation of an ag-tech center at Whitmore Village in Wahiawa and the First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center in Mililani. He’s also secured funding for development of the Leeward Community College Value-Added Product Development Center in Wahiawa and the Small Business Innovation Research and Manufacturing Assistance programs. “I think that we need to be a lot more strategic and make a smart investment in becoming thought leaders in growing certain industries,” told Dela Cruz to Hawaii Business Magazine. “That way the private sector can react to what government is trying to push from a more macro level.” He believes that creating new pipelines for employment and public-private investment in rapidly growing technological fields is key to getting in front of challenges like climate change, caring for an aging population and “reversing the brain drain” of bright young people to the Mainland. #HawaiiVentureCapital #StartupParadiseChampion #Wahiawa #HawaiiBusinessMagazine #HawaiiSenate #DonovanDelaCruz

HONOLULU – The Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) and a joint law enforcement team yesterday conducted a coordinated sweep of a vacant agricultural parcel near Whitmore Village in Central Oahu that has been a hotbed for criminal activity. The 230-acre parcel has been a troubled area for ADC, law enforcement, and the Whitmore and Poamoho community for years. During the enforcement action, ADC issued 11 trespass warnings and three of the individuals were arrested for outstanding warrants as well as new charges. The enforcement action was coordinated by the joint law enforcement team, the State Attorney General’s office, the Governor’s office, State Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, Honolulu City Councilwoman Heidi Tsuneyoshi, and ADC. The ADC will be ramping up its efforts immediately to secure and prepare the lands for agricultural production by hiring around-the-clock security and clearing the brush, trash, and abandoned vehicles. The ADC anticipates the land will be ready for farming by summer 2020. Drone footage September 4, 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggx-mlmGEPE HDOA Release may be found here: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/adc/files/2020/02/ADC-News-Release-2020-02-28.pdf #WhitmoreVillage #ADC #AgricultureBusinessCorporation #DonovanDelaCruz #ClareConnors #DavidIge #HeidiTsuneyoshi #Poamoho

Maui legislators tour Maui Memorial Medical Center as it prepares for COVID-19, meet with island doctors and medical officials WAILUKU, MAUI – Members of the Hawai‘i State Senate and House representing Maui County today toured the Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku as the staff makes preparations to treat expected cases of COVID-19. Senators J. Kalani English, Roz Baker, and Gil Keith-Agaran; Representatives Lynn DeCoite and Kyle Yamashita, along with Lieutenant Governor Josh Green and Maui Mayor Mike Victorino met with the island’s medical officials, doctors, and various providers. The Senate recently passed an emergency funding bill providing $10,568,750 to the Hawai‘i Departments of Health, Defense, and Transportation for mitigation of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. The bill is currently pending in the House of Representatives. Health care providers from across Maui shared their concerns about the need to increase capacity in anticipation of a possible influx of COVID-19 cases and the need for testing kits and personal protective equipment. “Today was the epitome of a field trip for the Maui Senate delegation and our colleagues from the House,” said Sen. Baker. “We came to Maui to get an update on the effects of COVID-19 in our community and see what some of the responses our health care providers were engaged in and what additional resources they might need from us.” “The doctors and providers within Maui County came as far as from Hāna, Lahaina, Kihei, and other areas,” said Sen. English. “What I came out of this is that Maui is incredibly prepared. Our guys are working together. I feel very safe with the doctors that we have here and the commitment that they have to make sure that our community reacts in a way that protects the health and well-being of everybody in our state.” Sen. Keith-Agaran confirmed the feelings of the group that, overall, it was a good visit. “It’s worth saying to recognize Lt. Gov. Green in being the point person in the administration because he’s providing information by going out to see people that need to be assured that the administration knows what it’s doing in this crisis. “It was also good to see the practical things that the hospital is already doing,” the senator added. “They set up a triage tent in front of the emergency room so, by asking some questions, can determine whether someone has COVID-19, and if they don’t, divert them to be tested somewhere else instead of coming into the hospital.” #MauiMemorialHospital #Health #COVID19 #Coronavirus #HawaiiSenate

Community Surveillance Initiative The Hawaii Department of Health is launching a statewide surveillance testing program to identify cases of community spread of the coronavirus. This additional layer of testing helps detect COVID-19 cases earlier so that appropriate steps can be taken to contain the virus. About 200 COVID-19 tests will be conducted each week under the program. Samples collected for influenza testing from patients with respiratory symptoms will be randomly selected and also tested for COVID-19. These samples are collected by healthcare providers in doctor’s offices and other outpatient settings. The information will help responders understand the scope if such a spread when it occurs. Continued Contact Follow-Up The Department of Health is conducting contact tracing and follow-up on the cases associated with the Grand Princess cruise ship in addition to the traveler who had recent travel to Washington State via Hawaiian Airlines. Healthcare workers exposed to the individual without proper precautions are being monitored for symptoms for 14 days. Precautions for seniors Seniors are at a greater risk for COVID-19, especially those who have underlying health conditions. Older adults and individuals with underlying health issues should avoid non-essential travel, including cruises. Avoid large crowds, wash your hands, and keep medications and groceries on-hand. Public is advised to call 2-1-1 for information on COVID-19 For more information or questions about COVID-19: Call 2-1-1 from any location in the stateText 877-275-6569Email info211@auw.orgVisit health.hawaii.gov/covid19 or coronavirus.gov For the latest situation reports from the World Health Organization, visit who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports. DOH advises people who think they may have symptoms of COVID-19 to contact their healthcare provider in advance. Tell your provider about your symptoms and any recent travel. Healthcare providers will discuss any possible cases of COVID-19 with DOH to determine if testing is needed.Consider utilizing tele-health services, if available.Avoid traveling or leaving home if you are sick, except for visiting your doctor after contacting them in advance. Second positive case on Oahu On March 8, DOH tested a second presumptive positive test result for an elderly adult who is hospitalized in serious condition on Oahu. The individual felt ill on March 2 in Washington State and traveled home to Honolulu on March 4. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been notified and trace back investigations are being conducted. The Oahu hospital has taken protective and preventive measures and is working with healthcare workers to ensure health and safety. Information is still being gathered and as more information becomes available, the public will be advised. The first presumptive positive case was announced March 6. That individual was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise in Mexico from Feb. 11-21. After arriving in Mexico, the individual traveled home to Honolulu with no symptoms. While home in Honolulu, the individual became ill on March 1, sought medical care and was tested on March 6. The individual is currently isolated at home and is being monitored daily by DOH. The department is conducting a detailed trace investigation to identify, notify, and provide guidance to all close contacts as quickly as possible. Grand Princess cruise ship To date, there have been 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (19 crew members and 2 passengers) on the Grand Princess cruise ship that made port calls to Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai on Feb. 26, Honolulu Harbor on Feb. 27, Lahaina, Maui on Feb. 28, and Hilo on Feb. 29. The ship is currently held off the coast of California and additional testing of all passengers and crew is pending. The Department of Health is working closely with the CDC to notify any passengers in Hawaii and trace all close contacts. The public is advised that exposure risk to tour operators and other hospitality services who interact with visitors on cruises is low. Companies should work on finding out which specific employees actually had close contact (close personal face-to-face contact for more than 10 minutes) with Grand Princess cruise passengers. DOH is contacting companies to gather this information. Companies are advised to notify their workers that there have been individuals from the Grand Princess cruise who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and the overall risk to hospitality workers is low. State Laboratories Division testing The Hawaii Department of Health is capable of conducting in-state testing for up to 250 individuals per week for COVID-19. Results can be ready within 24-48 hours of a sample being collected. This enhances the state’s prevention and mitigation response capabilities to further safeguard the health of people in Hawaii. It is anticipated that private and clinical labs in California and Hawaii may have testing capability in a few weeks. COVID-19 Summary of Numbers as of March 10, 2020 (updated as new information becomes available) Number of Presumptive Positive or Confirmed Case(s) 2 Number of Persons Under Investigation (current, testing pending) 2 Number of Persons Under Investigation (closed, testing negative) 22 Number of Persons Under Quarantine 0 Number of Persons Self-Monitoring with DOH supervision 52 Of the 52 individuals who are self-monitoring with public health supervision, 47 are on Oahu, 4 are on Maui, and 1 is on Kauai. These numbers fluctuate often as travelers arrive, depart, or begin and end their self-monitoring with supervision by DOH. Presumptive Positive: A presumptive positive result is when a patient has tested positive by a public health laboratory, but results are pending confirmation at CDC. For public health purposes, a presumptive positive result using the CDC test is treated as a positive. Confirmed: Meets CDC criteria and positive test result received from a certified laboratory. Person Under Investigation (PUI): Meets CDC criteria for investigation and testing pending. Quarantine: Individuals are required to remain in a designated location and separated from others. They are actively monitored by Department of Health staff. Quarantine is enforceable by law. Monitoring: Individuals voluntarily remain at home and refrain from work, school, gathering places, and public transit. They communicate daily with Department of Health staff. Guidance for schools and childcare programs The CDC recently posted interim guidance for administrators of childcare programs and K-12 schools to plan, prepare, and respond to COVID-19. School closures have taken place in Japan and South Korea. Business continuity planning State and county agencies are actively preparing for continuity of business operations to deal with the potential impact of COVID-19. The goal is to enable ongoing operations during a public health emergency. To address concerns about workers who have traveled to China, DOH developed a list of frequently asked questions and answers to guide local businesses. National travel advisories Before traveling, review Travel Advisories and Alerts for destination(s) at www.travel.state.gov/destination. The State Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide specific advice to travelers on their websites. Preventing the spread of misinformation and disease The Department of Health is committed to sharing information as it becomes available. People are urged not to spread misinformation or inaccurate statements that are not confirmed, and keep updated and informed on the situation. Everyone can help prevent the spread of respiratory illness with these everyday actions. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from illnesses, including COVID-19. Keep in mind that supplies are limited and we need to make sure there are enough masks for our front-line health care workers. If you are sick then wear a mask to protect the people around you. Prepare for the possibility that people may want to stay home or may be asked to stay home to prevent the spread of illness. If you have daily medication needs, have more than a week’s supply on hand and have as much on hand as your insurance will allow you to have. Not everyone can afford to stock up on supplies or has the space to store them, but anything you can arrange in advance means one less inconvenience or one less trip to the store while you are sick. Make family plans for the possibility of school or day care closures. Do some contingency planning in advance at the family level. Sign up for public notifications at health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19-updates. Screening of arriving passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu Foreign nationals who have traveled to mainland China and Iran within the last 14 days are being denied entry into the U.S. This includes not only people with a China or Iran passport, but all foreign nationals per Department of Homeland Security guidance. The exception is U.S. citizens, legal permanent U.S. residents or their immediate family. Enhanced screening procedures are in place at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for passengers who have traveled to China and Iran within the last 14 days. Airport passenger screening continues to be conducted by federal authorities from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). #COVID19 #Coronavirus #DOH #Health #WorldHealthOrganization #DailyUpdate #HawaiiSenate

Precautions for seniors Seniors are at a greater risk for COVID-19, especially those who have underlying health conditions. Older adults and individuals with underlying health issues should avoid non-essential travel, including cruises. Avoid large crowds, wash your hands, and keep medications and groceries on-hand. Public is advised to call 2-1-1 for information on COVID-19 For more information or questions about COVID-19 call 2-1-1 from any location in the state, or visit health.hawaii.gov/covid19  or coronavirus.gov. For the latest situation reports from the World Health Organization, visit who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports. Second presumptive positive case on Oahu Yesterday, DOH tested a second presumptive positive test result for an elderly adult who is hospitalized in serious condition on Oahu. The individual felt ill on March 2 in Washington State and traveled home to Honolulu on March 4. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been notified and trace back investigations are being conducted. The Oahu hospital has taken protective and preventive measures and is working with healthcare workers to ensure health and safety. Information is still being gathered and as more information becomes available, the public will be advised. The first presumptive positive case was announced March 6. That individual was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise in Mexico from Feb. 11-21. After arriving in Mexico, the individual traveled home to Honolulu with no symptoms. While home in Honolulu, the individual became ill on March 1, sought medical care and was tested on March 6. The individual is currently isolated at home and is being monitored daily by DOH. The department is conducting a detailed trace investigation to identify, notify, and provide guidance to all close contacts as quickly as possible. Grand Princess cruise ship To date, there have been 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (19 crew members and 2 passengers) on the Grand Princess cruise ship that made port calls to Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai on Feb. 26, Honolulu Harbor on Feb. 27, Lahaina, Maui on Feb. 28, and Hilo on Feb. 29. The ship is currently held off the coast of California and additional testing of all passengers and crew is pending. The Department of Health is working closely with the CDC to notify any passengers in Hawaii and trace all close contacts. The public is advised that exposure risk to tour operators and other hospitality services who interact with visitors on cruises is low. Companies should work on finding out which specific employees actually had close contact (close personal face-to-face contact for more than 10 minutes) with Grand Princess cruise passengers. DOH is contacting companies to gather this information. Companies are advised to notify their workers that there have been individuals from the Grand Princess cruise who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and the overall risk to hospitality workers is low. State Laboratories Division testing The Hawaii Department of Health is capable of conducting in-state testing for up to 250 individuals per week for COVID-19. Results can be ready within 24-48 hours of a sample being collected. This enhances the state’s prevention and mitigation response capabilities to further safeguard the health of people in Hawaii. It is anticipated that private and clinical labs in California and Hawaii may have testing capability in a few weeks. COVID-19 Summary of Numbers as of March 9, 2020 (updated as new information becomes available) Number of Presumptive Positive or Confirmed Case(s) 2 Number of Persons Under Investigation (current, testing pending) 4 Number of Persons Under Investigation (closed, testing negative) 15 Number of Persons Under Quarantine 0 Number of Persons Self-Monitoring with DOH supervision 62 Of the 62 individuals who are self-monitoring with public health supervision, 56 are on Oahu, 1 are on Hawaii Island, 4 are on Maui, and 1 is on Kauai. These numbers fluctuate often as travelers arrive, depart, or begin and end their self-monitoring with supervision by DOH. Presumptive Positive: A presumptive positive result is when a patient has tested positive by a public health laboratory, but results are pending confirmation at CDC. For public health purposes, a presumptive positive result using the CDC test is treated as a positive. Confirmed: Meets CDC criteria and positive test result received from a certified laboratory. Person Under Investigation (PUI): Meets CDC criteria for investigation and testing pending. Quarantine: Individuals are required to remain in a designated location and separated from others. They are actively monitored by Department of Health staff. Quarantine is enforceable by law. Monitoring: Individuals voluntarily remain at home and refrain from work, school, gathering places, and public transit. They communicate daily with Department of Health staff. Guidance for schools and childcare programs The CDC recently posted interim guidance for administrators of childcare programs and K-12 schools to plan, prepare, and respond to COVID-19. School closures have taken place in Japan and South Korea. Business continuity planning State and county agencies are actively preparing for continuity of business operations to deal with the potential impact of COVID-19. The goal is to enable ongoing operations during a public health emergency. To address concerns about workers who have traveled to China, DOH developed a list of frequently asked questions and answers to guide local businesses. National travel advisories Before traveling, review Travel Advisories and Alerts for destination(s) at www.travel.state.gov/destination. The State Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide specific advice to travelers on their websites. Preventing the spread of misinformation and disease The Department of Health is committed to sharing information as it becomes available. People are urged not to spread misinformation or inaccurate statements that are not confirmed, and keep updated and informed on the situation. Everyone can help prevent the spread of respiratory illness with these everyday actions. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from illnesses, including COVID-19. Keep in mind that supplies are limited and we need to make sure there are enough masks for our front-line health care workers. If you are sick then wear a mask to protect the people around you. Prepare for the possibility that people may want to stay home or may be asked to stay home to prevent the spread of illness. If you have daily medication needs, have more than a week’s supply on hand and have as much on hand as your insurance will allow you to have. Not everyone can afford to stock up on supplies or has the space to store them, but anything you can arrange in advance means one less inconvenience or one less trip to the store while you are sick. Make family plans for the possibility of school or day care closures. Do some contingency planning in advance at the family level. Sign up for public notifications at health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19-updates. Screening of arriving passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu Foreign nationals who have traveled to mainland China and Iran within the last 14 days are being denied entry into the U.S. This includes not only people with a China or Iran passport, but all foreign nationals per Department of Homeland Security guidance. The exception is U.S. citizens, legal permanent U.S. residents or their immediate family. Enhanced screening procedures are in place at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for passengers who have traveled to China and Iran within the last 14 days. Airport passenger screening continues to be conducted by federal authorities from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). #COVID19 #Coronavirus #DOH #Health #WorldHealthOrganization #DailyUpdate #HawaiiSenate

Honolulu, Hawai‘i – Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English announced that over $204 million in Capital Improvement Project funds were released by Governor David Ige for the senator’s District 7, which covers Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, and Kaho‘olawe. Project highlights include funding for improvements to the Moloka‘i Irrigation System, plans for a baseball/softball complex for King Kekaulike High School on Maui, a new classroom building for Pāʻia Elementary School on Maui, facility improvements for the airports on Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Maui; construction for widening a portion of the Haleakala Highway, and plans to complete the Pāʻia Bypass on Maui. “As the largest senatorial district in the state, encompassing East Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘I and Kaho‘olawe, I am tasked with making sure that each community has the necessary resources to support our constituents,” said Sen. English. “Rep. Lynn DeCoite, Rep. Kyle Yamashita ant I work very hard to secure funding for projects that are essential in maintaining the vibrancy of our district.” The funded projects in District 7, in total, are: Plans, design, construction, and equipment for roof replacement and the installation of metal bleachers at Kaunakakai Elementary School, Moloka‘i ($750,000). Plans, design and construction for a covered walkway and the reroofing of Building E, plus ground and site improvements, and equipment and appurtenances for Haiku Elementary School, Maui ($700,000). The construction of the Hāna Health Rehabilitation and Support Center on Maui ($250,000). Plans, design and construction for improvements to the Moloka‘i Irrigation System, plus equipment ($9.3 million). For Kalama Intermediate School, Maui: Construction to renovate the parking lot, plus ground and site improvements, and equipment and appurtenances; design for due diligence effort for the construction of a multipurpose room; and design to replace the campus fire alarm, plus ground and site improvements, and equipment and appurtenances ($393,000 total). For King Kekaulike High School, Maui: Construction to replace campus fire alarm, and ground and site improvements, and equipment and appurtenances; plans for the design and construction of a baseball/softball complex, including a turf field, site improvements, lights, scoreboard, equipment and appurtenances ($1.817 million total). Construction for ADA transition at Kualapu‘u Elementary School, Moloka‘i ($300,000). Construction of covered walkways, ground and site improvements, and equipment and appurtenances at Makawao Elementary School, Maui ($850,000). Design and construction for a baseball field at Moloka‘i High School ($300,000). Design and construction for a new classroom building, ground and site improvements, and equipment and appurtenances for Pāʻia Elementary School, Maui ($17 million). Design for due diligence effort for land acquisition for Makawao Public Library, Maui ($200,000). Plans, design and construction of the Coqui Frog Eradication Containment Barrier on Maui ($1.5 million). Plans, design and construction of a resource protection fence in Kanaio, Maui ($800,000). Plans, design and construction, and equipment, of a fence to protect and restore a dryland forest in the leeward Haleakala region of Maui ($300,000). Plans, design and construction, and equipment, for the Kanahā Beach Park Greywater Reuse Demonstration Project. Includes installation, updates, and improvements. This is provided that partial matching funds be provided by the County of Maui ($450,000). Kahului Airport, Maui: Construction for facility improvements, and improvements to the terminal and other related improvements ($38 million total). Design and construction for improvements to various facilities and other related improvements at the Hāna Airport, Maui ($2.4 million total). Design for improvements of various facilities and other related improvements at Moloka‘i Airport ($3.5 million). Design and construction for improvements of various facilities and other related improvements at Lāna‘i Airport. ($2.4 million). Construction for widening the Haleakala Highway at mile post 0.8 from one lane to two lanes, extending a box culvert and constructing headwalls and wing walls ($4 million). Hāna Highway Bridge Preservation, Maui: Two projects aimed at land acquisition and design for the implementation of the bridge preservation plan in the vicinity of the Hāna Preservation District, to include bridge rehabilitation and/or replacement. They are deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing and/or reimbursement ($4.25 million total). Construction for improving, upgrading and/or repairing roadways, bridges, walls, drainage structures, guardrails, and other facilties on Route 360 Hāna Highway ($2.7 million). Plans, land acquisition, design, construction, and equipment to complete the Pāʻia Bypass, Maui, including equipment and appurtenances, refurbishment, improvements, rehabilitation, new construction, renovation, and replacement. This project is deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing and/or reimbursement ($110 million). Plans, design, construction, and equipment for irrigation improvements, related improvements, refurbishment, and new construction; ground and site improvements, equipment and appurtenances for the Kula Agricultural Station, University of Hawai‘i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Maui ($500,000). Construction for renovations and improvements to Ahupua‘a o Moloka‘i including, but not limited to, improvements for ADA compliance and energy efficiency. This project qualifies as a grant, pursuant to Chapter 42F, HRS ($100,000). Plans, design, and construction for a second building of the Hale Mahaolu Senior Housing campus in Pukalani, Maui. This project qualifies as a grant, pursuant to Chapter 42F, HRS ($750,000). Construction for facility improvements and completion of the Bud Schafer, John Hoxie Woodworking & Innovation Center at Hui Noeau, Maui. This project qualifies as a grant, pursuant to Chapter 42F, HRS ($200,000). Construction for a new facility for Maui Youth and Family Services and other related improvements for substance abuse treatment, homeless youth services, behavioral health and other support for under-served youth, families, and adults. Project may include the demolition of the current facility. This project qualifies as a grant, pursuant to Chapter 42F, HRS ($250,000). Land acquisition and construction for purchase of existing home and renovations and improvements for long-term residential and service needs of adults with autism at the Wisdom Center for Autism, Maui. This project qualifies as a grant, pursuant to Chapter 42F, HRS ($100,000). #Maui #MauiCounty #Molokai #Lanai #CapitalImprovements #KalaniEnglish #HawaiiSenate

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. --- KAUMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) --- 1) HANAPEPE (24-HOUR CLOSURE) The Hanapepe River Bridge on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) between Puolo Road and Iona Road will be closed, and traffic will be shifted to the adjacent temporary bridge over a 24-hour period, 7 days a week. Speed limit is reduced to 25 mph. --- KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTES 56/560) --- 1) ANAHOLA Lane shift on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between Kealia Road and Kukuihale Road on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for reflector replacement work. 2) HANALEI Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at mile marker 1 (the hill approaching Hanalei bridge). The single lane closure, with Hanalei-bound and Princeville-bound traffic alternating in the remaining open lane, will take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and between the hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. HDOT recommends motorists plan for delays and check traffic conditions before they get on the road. Camera views of Kuhio Highway at Hanalei Hill can be viewed at http://goakamai.org/icx/pages/cameras.aspx by selecting ‘Kauai – Kuhio Hwy’ from the dropdown field. --- KUAMOO ROAD (ROUTE 580) --- 1) KAWAIHAU Closure of single lane at a time on Kuamoo Road (Route 580) in both directions between Ioane Road and Aina Pono Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for vegetation removal. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). #Kauai #DOT #Transportation #RoadWork #LaneClosures

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. --- MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) --- 1) KAU The Ninole and Hilea Stream Bridges on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in the vicinity of Punaluu Black Sand Beach (Ninole Loop Rd.) are closed for bridge reconstruction work. Traffic will be detoured through the adjacent temporary bypass bridges for the duration of remaining construction operations. --- MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 190) --- 1) NORTH KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 18 and 20, Elevation Sign 2500 FT/762 M to Puu Lani Drive, on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) NORTH KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 31 and 32, Hualalai Road to Puukala Road, on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) WAIMEA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 8 and 14, Kamakoa Bridge to District of Kona sign, on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) --- 1) HONOMU Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 10 and 13, Waiaama Bridge to Honomu Road, on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 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 in the vicinity of mile markers 35 and 39, East Paauilo Bridge to Kalopa Bridge, on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for guardrail work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) PAAUILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 35 and 37, Antone De Luz Road to Kalopa Road, on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 4) PAAUILO 24-hour closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions in the vicinity of mile marker 38, Kaumoali Bridge, for guardrail installation work. Traffic flow in both directions will be directed with the use of temporary traffic signals. --- KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD/HAWI ROAD (ROUTE 250) --- 1) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Kohala Mountain Road/Hawi Road (Route 250) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 19 and 21, Kaauhuhu Homestead Road to Kaauhuhu Road on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- AKONI PULE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 270) --- 1) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Kawaihae Road/Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions in the vicinity of Halaula-Maulili Road, on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for installation of waterlines. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). #DOT #Transportation #HawaiiIsland #RoadWork #LaneClosures

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) EWA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kunia offramp (Exit 5B) and the Kualakai Parkway underpass on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 1, through Friday morning, March 6, from 9 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. 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two right lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Richard Lane on Monday, March 2, through Wednesday, March 4, from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., for wall construction. 4) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between Waikiki/Nimitz Highway (Exit 18A) and Nimitz Highway on Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. 5) HONOLULU Left lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Punahou Street overpass and the Keehi Interchange on Tuesday, March 3, from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m., for maintenance work. 6) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, 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. 7) 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 2, through Friday morning, March 6, from 10 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/ 8) 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 2, through Friday morning, March 6, from 9 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/ 9) 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 1, through Friday morning, March 6, from 10 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/ 10) 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 1, through Friday morning, March 6, from 10:30 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/ 11) 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 1, through Friday morning, March 6, from 8 p.m. to 4 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. 12) PEARL HARBOR (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Keehi Interchange on Monday night, March 2, through Friday morning, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for maintenance work. 13) WAIPAHU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Managers Drive overpass on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for guardrail repairs. --- H-2 FREEWAY --- 1) MILILANI Right lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Meheula Parkway on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for tree trimming. 2) WAHIAWA Lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of Wilikina Drive on Wednesday, March 4, through Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between Ola Lane and Funston Road overpass on Sunday night, March 1, through Friday morning, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. 2) MOANALUA Left lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Funston Road overpass on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. Left lane will be closed on King Street at Funston Road during this time. 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, March 1, through Monday, March 2, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. The onramp from Kaua Street to the H-201 Moanalua Freeway will be closed. 4) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Funston Road overpass and the Middle Street overpass on Wednesday, March 4, through Friday, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for road repairs. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) KANEOHE (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Harano Tunnels on Sunday night, March 1, through Friday morning, March 6, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for delineator work. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) KAPOLEI Lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Upena Street on Monday, March 2, through Wednesday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Farrington Highway in both directions between Wakea Street and Kalaeloa Boulevard at the H-1 Freeway underpass on Saturday, Feb. 29, through Saturday, March 7, over a 24-hour period, for bridge work. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 3) NANAKULI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Waiomea Street and Laaloa Street on Monday night, March 2, through Friday morning, March 6, from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., for signage work. 4) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. Two lanes are open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction. 5) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions between Moua Street and Makua Valley Road on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for overhead utility work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 6) WAIANAE Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions between Kili Drive and Kaena Point on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving work. 7) WAIPAHU TO PEARL CITY (HART JURISDICTION) Farrington Highway (Route 7101) between Kahi Mohala and Waipahu High School is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes will be closed as needed on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) between Kunia Road and the H-1 Freeway Overpass (near Leeward Community College), on Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Roving closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) HAWAII KAI Lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in the eastbound direction between Waa Street and Kaai Street on Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for tree trimming work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 2) WAIMANALO Lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Tinker Road on Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pole replacement work. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- 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, 24 hours a day, 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) HALEIWA Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Ashley Road on Wednesday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for landscaping work. 3) HAUULA (WEEKEND WORK) Single lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the northbound direction between Pokiwai Place and Hauula Beach Homes Road, on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., for emergency shoreline repairs, pavement marking and delineator installations. Traffic in both directions will be maintained through a contraflow. 4) HAUULA Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Hauula Homestead Road on Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pole replacements. 5) HAUULA Roving closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Kukuna Road on Monday, March 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for landscaping work. 6) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the eastbound direction between Center Drive and Nimitz Highway on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8 p.m. to 4 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. 7) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) One lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Middle Street and Puuhale Road, for The Rail project. On Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, 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. 8) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Kaonohi Street and Lehua Avenue on Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, 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. 9) KAAAWA (WEEKEND WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinities of Kaaawa Valley Road, Kanenelu Beach, Crouching Lion, Kaaawa Elementary School and Polinalina Road on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., for emergency shoreline repairs, pavement marking and delineator installations. Traffic in both directions will be maintained through a contraflow. 10) KAHALUU (WEEKEND WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Kualoa Ranch on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., for emergency shoreline repairs, pavement marking and delineator installations. Traffic in both directions will be maintained through a contraflow. 11) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Puuluana Street on Thursday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for road improvements. Traffic will be contraflowed. 12) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Pahipahialua Street on Thursday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pole replacement work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 13) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Marconi Road on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. Traffic will be contraflowed. 14) MILILANI (WEEKEND CLOSURE) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the nortbound direction between Lanikuhana Avenue and Meheula Parkway on Sunday, March 1, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the YMCA 5K Fun Run. 15) PEARL CITY Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 16) PUPUKEA Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction between Pupukea Road and Kapuhi Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for HECO work. 17) WAIKANE TO AHUIMANU Alternating lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Waikane Valley Road and Ahuimanu Road on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for striping work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 18) WAHIAWA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Wilikina Drive on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 19) MILILANI Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the northbound direction between Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue on Monday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic will be contraflowed. 20) PUNALUU TO WAIKANE Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the southbound direction between Punaluu Valley Road and Haupoa Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pole replacement work. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Likelike Highway in the northbound direction between North School Street and Alu Street on Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, March 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for maintenance 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 (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Valkenburgh Street intersection on Monday, March 2, through Thursday, March 5, 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 (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 from Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, through Friday, Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Lanes closed in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, from 8 :30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Pacific Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for pothole repairs and flow monitoring. 5) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Valkenburgh Street and Middle Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Valkenburgh Street and Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 1, through Friday morning, March 6, from 8 p.m. to 4 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. 7) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between the offramp from the H-1 Freeway and Middle Street on Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, from 9 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. 8) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Puuhale Road and Alakawa Street on Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., for sewer work. 9) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, for The Rail project. Westbound lane will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastbound lane will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 10) 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 1, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 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 --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, for construction activities. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 2) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway in the Honolulu-bound direction between Country Club Road and Wylie Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 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 3) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, 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. 4) NUUANU Lane closures on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions in the vicinity of Dowsett Avenue on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org --- ALA MOANA BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND CLOSURE) Closures on Ala Moana Boulevard in both directions between Alakea Street and Kamakee Street on Sunday, March 1, from 6:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., for the Honolulu Marathon King’s Runner 10K. Eastbound lanes will be closed from Alakea Street to Keawe Street.Westbound lanes will be closed from Ward Avenue to Keawe Street.Two eastbound lanes closed from Ward Avenue to Kamakee Street.No turns will be allowed into and out of Ala Moana Beach Park at the Ala Moana Blvd/Kamakee Street intersection. For more info https://www.honolulumarathon.org/our-events/kings-runner-10k 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in both directions between Channel Street and Coral Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for utility installations. 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of South Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. 4) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction between Ward Avenue and Kamakee Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance 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 1, through Friday morning, March 6, 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/ --- VINEYARD BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Vineyard Boulevard in both directions between Palama Street and Lusitania Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, 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. --- 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 2, through Friday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the rail. One through lane is to remain open. 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 (NIGHT WORK) Four lane closures on Fort Barrette Road one direction at a time at the Farrington Highway intersection on Monday night, March 2, through Friday morning, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for resurfacing work. Traffic will be let through by the remaining open lane. --- FORT WEAVER ROAD (ROUTE 76) --- 1) EWA Left lane closure on Fort Weaver Road (Route 76) in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Farrington Highway on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. 2) EWA Lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in both directions in the vicinity of Farrington Highway on Monday, March 2, through Thursday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge maintenance. --- JARRETT WHITE ROAD --- 1) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Roving closure on Jarrett White Road in both directions between Tripler Hospital and Puuloa Road on Monday night, March 2, through Friday morning, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. --- KAILUA ROAD --- 1) KAILUA Lane closure on Kailua Road in both directions between Ulumanu Drive and Kalanianaole Highway on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.mkaai., for sign replacements. ---PUULOA ROAD --- 1) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closures on Puuloa Road/Jarrett White Road in both directions between Nimitz Highway and Tripler Hospital on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting, maintenance and restriping work. --- SAND ISLAND ACCESS ROAD --- 1) KALIHI (NIGHT WORK) Roving closure on Sand Island Access Road in both directions between Nimitz Highway and Ulupono Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. 2) KALIHI Right lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in both directions between Nimitz Highway and Pahounui Drive on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for lighting maintenance. 3) KALIHI Roving closure on Sand Island Access Road in both directions in the vicinity of Nimitz Highway on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- 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 1, through Friday morning, March 6, 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 both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Monday night, March 3, through Friday morning, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be stopped intermittently. 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 closure on Aolele Street in both directions between Nimitz Highway and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Monday night, March 2, through Friday morning, March 6, from 9 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 --- KALIHI STREET (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway in both directions between King Street and North School Street on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting maintenance. --- LILIHA STREET --- 1) KALIHI (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Liliha Street in both directions in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. --- MAIN STREET --- 1) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND WORK) Full lane closure on Main Street at the intersection of Nimitz Highway in both directions on Sunday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for The Rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/. --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (NIGHT WORK) Roving closure on Middle Street in both directions in the vicinity of Kamehameha Highway on Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting maintenance work. --- UALENA STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Ualena Street in both directions between Ohohia Street and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, March 1, through Friday morning, March 6, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.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 #DOT #Transportation #RoadWork #LaneClosures #Hawaii #Oahu

KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Maui motorists of nightly closures of Hana Highway (Route 36) in Kahului between Kaahumanu Avenue and Dairy Road beginning Monday, March 2, 2020. One direction at a time of Hana Highway will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Monday evening, March 2 and Saturday morning, March 7. The night work will involve pavement milling and resurfacing of Hana Highway. This is not a full road closure. The remaining open lanes will be contraflowed to allow single lane traffic in both directions. All roadwork is weather permitting. Should the scheduled work be canceled or modified, notice will be posted via HDOT’s social media accounts and website. https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDepartmentOfTransportation https://twitter.com/DOTHawaii https://hidot.hawaii.gov HDOT thanks the public for their patience and advises motorists to drive with caution and expect delays on the scheduled work nights. #DOT #Transportation #HanaHighway #Kahului #LaneClosures

Second presumptive positive case on Oahu Today, the Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) has a second presumptive positive test result for an elderly adult who is hospitalized in serious condition on O'ahu. The individual felt ill on March 2 in Washington State and traveled home to Honolulu on March 4. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been notified and trace back investigations are being conducted. The O'ahu hospital has taken protective and preventive measures and is working with healthcare workers to ensure health and safety. Information is still being gathered and as more information becomes available, the public will be advised. The first presumptive positive case was announced yesterday. That individual was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise in Mexico from Feb. 11-21. After arriving in Mexico, the individual traveled home to Honolulu with no symptoms. While home in Honolulu, the individual became ill on March 1, sought medical care and was tested on March 6. The individual is currently isolated at home and is being monitored daily by DOH. The department is conducting a detailed trace investigation to identify, notify, and provide guidance to all close contacts as quickly as possible. Grand Princess cruise ship To date, there have been 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (19 crew members and 2 passengers) on the Grand Princess cruise ship that made port calls to Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai on Feb. 26, Honolulu Harbor on Feb. 27, Lahaina, Maui on Feb. 28, and Hilo on Feb. 29. The ship is currently held off the coast of California and additional testing of all passengers and crew is pending. The Department of Health is working closely with the CDC to notify any passengers in Hawai'i and trace all close contacts. The public is advised that exposure risk to tour operators and other hospitality services who interact with visitors on cruises is low. Companies should work on finding out which specific employees actually had close contact (close personal face-to-face contact for more than 10 minutes) with Grand Princess cruise passengers. DOH is contacting companies to gather this information. Companies are advised to notify their workers that there have been individuals from the Grand Princess cruise who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and the overall risk to hospitality workers is low. State Laboratories Division testing The Hawai'i Department of Health is capable of conducting in-state testing for up to 250 individuals per week for COVID-19. Results can be ready within 24-48 hours of a sample being collected. This enhances the state’s prevention and mitigation response capabilities to further safeguard the health of people in Hawai'i. It is anticipated that private and clinical labs in California and Hawai'i may have testing capability as early as next week. COVID-19 Summary of Numbers as of March 8, 2020 (updated as new information becomes available) Number of Presumptive Positive or Confirmed Case(s) 2 Number of Persons Under Investigation (current, testing pending) 0 Number of Persons Under Investigation (closed, testing negative) 15 Number of Persons Under Quarantine 0 Number of Persons Self-Monitoring with DOH supervision 75 Of the 75 individuals who are self-monitoring with public health supervision, 68 are on Oahu, 2 are on Hawai'i Island, 4 are on Maui, and 1 is on Kauai. These numbers fluctuate often as travelers arrive, depart, or begin and end their self-monitoring with supervision by DOH. Presumptive Positive: A presumptive positive result is when a patient has tested positive by a public health laboratory, but results are pending confirmation at CDC. For public health purposes, a presumptive positive result using the CDC test is treated as a positive. Confirmed: Meets CDC criteria and positive test result received from a certified laboratory. Person Under Investigation (PUI): Meets CDC criteria for investigation and testing pending. Quarantine: Individuals are required to remain in a designated location and separated from others. They are actively monitored by Department of Health staff. Quarantine is enforceable by law. Monitoring: Individuals voluntarily remain at home and refrain from work, school, gathering places, and public transit. They communicate daily with Department of Health staff. Guidance for schools and childcare programs The CDC recently posted interim guidance for administrators of childcare programs and K-12 schools to plan, prepare, and respond to COVID-19. School closures have taken place in Japan and South Korea. Business continuity planning State and county agencies are actively preparing for continuity of business operations to deal with the potential impact of COVID-19. The goal is to enable ongoing operations during a public health emergency. To address concerns about workers who have traveled to China, DOH developed a list of frequently asked questions and answers to guide local businesses. National travel advisories Before traveling, review Travel Advisories and Alerts for destination(s) at www.travel.state.gov/destination. The State Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide specific advice to travelers on their websites. Precautions for Elderly The Department of Health is advising elderly and individuals with chronic health conditions to avoid large gatherings and avoid non-essential travel at this time. Preventing the spread of misinformation and disease The Department of Health is committed to sharing information as it becomes available. People are urged not to spread misinformation or inaccurate statements that are not confirmed, and keep updated and informed on the situation. Everyone can help prevent the spread of respiratory illness with these everyday actions. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from illnesses, including COVID-19. Keep in mind that supplies are limited and we need to make sure there are enough masks for our front-line health care workers. If you are sick then wear a mask to protect the people around you. Prepare for the possibility that people may want to stay home or may be asked to stay home to prevent the spread of illness. If you have daily medication needs, have more than a week’s supply on hand and have as much on hand as your insurance will allow you to have. Not everyone can afford to stock up on supplies or has the space to store them, but anything you can arrange in advance means one less inconvenience or one less trip to the store while you are sick. Make family plans for the possibility of school or day care closures. Do some contingency planning in advance at the family level. Sign up for public notifications at health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19-updates Screening of arriving passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu Foreign nationals who have traveled to mainland China and Iran within the last 14 days are being denied entry into the U.S. This includes not only people with a China or Iran passport, but all foreign nationals per Department of Homeland Security guidance. The exception is U.S. citizens, legal permanent U.S. residents or their immediate family. Enhanced screening procedures are in place at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for passengers who have traveled to China and Iran within the last 14 days. Airport passenger screening continues to be conducted by federal authorities from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). #COVID19 #Coronavirus #DOH #Health #WorldHealthOrganization #DailyUpdate #HawaiiSenate

The Senate Committees on Technology and Hawaiian Affairs will hold an informational briefing to review the current status of telecommunications services and opportunities on Hawaiian home lands that will include an update on the Sandwich Isles legal proceedings. The briefing will be held in conference room 016 on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The briefing will also discuss the Federal Communications Commission 2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Priority Window. The 2.5 GHz frequency band is suitable for both mobile coverage and fixed point-to-point uses and could play an important role in the deployment of broadband and other advanced communication services on tribal lands. In January 2020, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the Governor requested that the FCC designate Hawaiian home lands as eligible for the auction. This request represents a unique opportunity for communities in rural areas to obtain access to important connectivity solutions that are being leveraged in tribal communities across the country. All hearings of the Committee on Technology will be live streamed on the Hawaii Senate YouTube page. #HawaiiSenate #FCC #Telecommunications #HawaiianHomelands #HawaiiStateLegislature #HawaiianAffairs #Technology