On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported and monitored by the Department of Health is two hundred and sixty-eight (268). There are twenty-three (23) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. At this date, for Hawaii Island, fifteen (15) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of five deaths, all are from the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. Yesterday’s report of six deaths was an error and has been corrected by the Hilo Medical Center. In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following are in effect: All beach and shoreline parks are closed effective September 4th through the 19th. The activities of exercising, fishing, food gathering, use of restroom, shower facilities and access to the ocean will continue to be allowed. For your information, access to Haena Beach, Waipio Valley, and the J7 Ranch is closed until further notice. Increased testing will continue throughout the Island and in the past two weeks testing has been increased by four times. Remember the purpose of testing is to identify positive cases as early as possible and in this way help stop the spread of the virus and to provide early treatment. Thank you for your tremendous participation in testing. The Hawaii County Police Department will continue their enforcement of the preventative polices of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings. Know that these policies are mandated and will be enforced. If we all follow these policies this virus can be stopped. With your help, we can stop the spread of the virus to keep your family, friends, and neighbors safe. Thank you for listening and please take care. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. For detailed information https://coronavirus-response-county-of-hawaii-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) would like to reassure everyone that the Department continues to work with the Governor’s Office, the Office of the Attorney General, and all county agencies to reduce the need for people to gather at driver’s licensing centers. Under the current emergency proclamation, the 12th Supplementary Proclamation, the Director of Transportation has been authorized to waive or extend deadlines governed by Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Sections 286-106 and 286-107 for the identified emergency period. As such, HDOT has announced: Driver’s License (DL) and Instructional Permit (IP) holders in good standing who have a DL or IP that expires between March 16, 2020 thru September 29, 2020, may continue to legally drive the same licensed class of motor vehicle (e.g., cars, motorcycles, mopeds, etc.) through September 30, 2020. As a reminder, the City and County of Honolulu is currently under a Stay at Home order. Updates on available driver’s license and State ID services for Oahu can be found at honolulu.gov/csd

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) AIEA (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Kaahumanu Street overpass on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pole replacement. 2) EWA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Kualakai Parkway underpass on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for signage work. 3) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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. 4) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Airport offramp (Exit 16) on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., for guardrail repairs. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closure on the Joint Base PBHH offramp (Exit 15B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 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. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Joint Base PBHH/Nimitz Highway offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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 the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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. 8) KAPOLEI Right lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Makakilo Drive overpass and Wakea Street overpass on Wednesday, Sept. 16, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for signage and irrigation work. 9) KAPOLEI TO WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane shifts on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kalaeloa Boulevard and the H-1/H-2 Merge on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for pavement markings. 10) KUNIA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Kunia Interchange on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pavement markings. 11) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pearl City Interchange and the H-2 Freeway on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for drainage work. --- 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, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for guardrail repairs. 2) WAIPAHU TO WAHIAWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions between the H-1/H-2 Split and Wilikina Drive on Friday night, Sept. 11, through Saturday morning, Sept. 12, from 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for reflector installations. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between Halawa Interchange and Middle Street on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for marking installations. 2) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Puuloa Road overpass on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., for guardrail repairs. 3) MOANALUA Right lane closures on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Puuloa Road overpass on Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road repairs. The Puuloa Road/Tripler Hospital offramp will be closed during this time. 4) MOANALUA Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the Ahua Street overpass and Middle Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for marking installations. 5) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Halawa Interchange and Middle Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for pavement markings. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA Right lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Stadium/Halawa/Camp Smith/Aiea offramp (Exit 1C) and Kahuapaani Street overpass on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for guardrail repairs. 2) KANEOHE Right lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Harano Tunnel on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Thursday, Sept. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., for tunnel maintenance. 3) KANEOHE Roving closure on the H-3 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Kamehameha Highway underpass on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 4) KANEOHE Lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for storm drain cleaning. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) PEARL CITY Left lane closure on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Waiawa Road and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 2) WAIALUA Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kaukonahua Road and Dillingham Airfield on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. 3) WAIANAE (WEEKEND CLOSURE) Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder and right lane will be closed over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. Two lanes will remain open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction for morning rush hour. For afternoon rush hour, two lanes will be open in the westbound direction and one lane in the eastbound direction around 3 p.m. 4) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lanes will be closed as needed on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Fort Weaver Road and the H-1 Freeway Overpass (near Leeward Community College), on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTES 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) KANEOHE Left lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction between Kulukeoe Place and Likelike Highway on Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for sign work. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) AINA HAINA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions in the vicinity of East Hind Drive on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for sewer repairs. 2) AINA HAINA Right lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of West Hind Drive on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for guardrail repairs. 3) HAWAII KAI Alternating lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Moomuku Place and Hawaii Loa Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer repairs. 4) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Kailua Road and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass trimming. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALEIWA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction between Pohaku Loa Way and Pupukea Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for pole replacements. 2) HALEIWA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Iliohu Place on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for guardrail repairs. 3) HALEIWA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the southbound direction between Pukea Road and Kapuhi Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for tree trimming. 4) HAUULA TO LAIE Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Pokiwai Place and Naniloa Loop on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for utility work. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Middle Street and Laumaka Street on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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. 7) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction between Ford Island Bridge and Salt Lake Boulevard on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 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. 8) KAAAWA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Ohelokai Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pavement repairs. 9) KANEOHE (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the northbound direction between the H-3 Freeway and Puahuula Place on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming. 10) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the westbound direction between Castle Junction and Kaneohe Bay Drive on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for construction. 11) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Castle Junction and Kalanianaole Highway on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming and litter removal. 12) KANEOHE Left lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Kahiko Street on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 13) MILILANI (WEEKEND WORK) Left turn lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Ka Uka Boulevard on Saturday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., for waterline work. 14) PEARL CITY Left lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the westbound direction between Acacia Road and Waiawa Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for utility repairs. 15) PEARL CITY Full closure on Kamehameha Highway in the eastbound direction between Waihona Street and Acacia Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 16) PEARL CITY TO HALAWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between the H-1/H-2 Split and Halawa Interchange on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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. 17) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 18) WAIKANE Roving closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Johnson Road on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming. 19) WAIPAHU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Waipahu Street on Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Kahekili Highway on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming and litter removal. 2) KALIHI TO KANEOHE (NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Likelike Highway (Route 63) in the northbound direction between Valley View Drive and Kahekili Highway on Tuesday night, Sept. 15, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road resurfacing. Drivers coming out of Nalanieha Street will not be able to make a right turn onto Likelike Highway. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Two right lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions in the vicinity of the Keehi Interchange on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for bridge repairs. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Three right lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Pacific Street and River Street on Wednesday, Sept. 16, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for resurfacing work. 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Left lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Pacific Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring work. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two to three lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Middle Street and Sand Island Access Road on Sunday night, Sept. 13, from 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for resurfacing work. The left side of the Waikiki/Nimitz Highway offramp (Exit 18A) will be closed as well. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) 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. 6) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Monday night, Sept. 14, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, 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. 7) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Aolele Street and Elliott Street on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, 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. 8) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions in the vicinity of the Valkenburgh Street intersection on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, 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. --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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 2) NUUANU Alternating lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Kailua-bound direction in the vicinity of Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer line work. 3) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Kailua-bound direction in the vicinity of Pauoa Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for pole replacements. 4) NUUANU Roving closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between the Pali Tunnels and Castle Junction on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 5) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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. 6) NUUANU Alternating lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions in the vicinity of Dowsett Avenue on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 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 (NIGHT WORK) Center lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of South Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring work. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction Keawe Street and Coral Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring work. 3) HONOLULU Traffic advisory for Ala Moana Boulevard in the vicinity of Punchbowl/South Streets on Monday, Sept. 14 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for COVID-19 surge testing. --- MOKAPU BOULEVARD --- 1) EWA Roving lane closure on Mokapu Boulevard in both directions between Mokapu Saddle Road and North Kalaheo Avenue on Monday, Sept. 14, through Thursday, Sept. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KANEOHE BAY DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Kaneohe Bay Drive in both directions between Nanamoana Street and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass trimming and litter removal. --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, 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. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in both directions between Aolele Street and Nimitz Highway on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.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. --- WILIKINA DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Roving lane closure on Wilikina Drive in both directions between Kamananui Road and Kamehameha Highway on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for pothole patching. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA 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, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- CORAL SEA ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Coral Sea Road in both directions between Franklin D. Roosevelt Road and Hamilton Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance and pavement markings. --- FORT WEAVER ROAD --- 1) EWA Right lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction between Kolowaka Drive and Iroquois Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) EWA Lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in both directions in the vicinity of Old Fort Weaver Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 3) EWA Right lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in both directions between Laulanui Street and Old Fort Weaver Road on Thursday, Sept. 17, and Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KAILUA ROAD --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kailua Road in both directions in the vicinity of Kainehe Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for litter removal and grass trimming. --- PUULOA ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Puuloa Road in the northbound direction between the H-201 Moanalua Freeway and Mapunapuna Place on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for guardrail repairs. --- SAND ISLAND ACCESS ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in the northbound direction between Auiki Road and Puuhale Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two right lane closures on Sand Island Access Road in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Auiki Street and Puuhale Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for utility work. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 7 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 (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, 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 (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Intermittent closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Paiea Street on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, 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 --- KALIHI STREET (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Single lane closure on Kalihi Street in both directions in the vicinity of Dillingham Boulevard on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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 --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Middle Street in the southbound direction between Kamehameha Highway and Nimitz Highway on Saturday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 18, 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 — UALENA STREET — 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Ualena Street nightly Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail. Motorists and pedestrians will be detoured and on street parking will not be allowed. Intermittent stoppages will take place Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. 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 contraflow is in modified hours due to lower COVID volumes. Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday: No contraflow operations — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KAPAA Right lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the northbound direction near mile marker 6, Papaa Road and Kahiliholo Road, on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for staging of materials for Wailua Bridge work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. 2) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Shoulder closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction between mile markers 6 and 6.3, Kuamoo Road and Haleilio Road, on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, 24-hours a day, for archaeological and cultural data recovery. 3) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 is shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. For safety during the shift to the temporary bridge, right turns off Kuhio Highway onto Mailihuna Road are not permitted. Access to Kapahi is recommended via the Kawaihau Road or Hauala Road detours. 4) ANAHOLA (NIGHT WORK) Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between mile markers 15.5 and 16.7, Papaa Road and Koolau Road, on Sunday evening, September 13, through Tuesday morning, September 15, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for installation of rumble strip and striping work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. 5) ANAHOLA Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between mile markers 15.5 and 16.7, Papaa Road and Koolau Road, on Tuesday, September 15, through Friday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., for installation of rumble strip and striping work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. 6) KILAUEA (NIGHT WORK) Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between mile markers 21.5 and 24.4, Wailapa Road and Kahiliholo Road, on Sunday evening, September 13, through Friday morning, September 18, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. 7) KILAUEA Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions near mile marker 25, at the Kalihiwai River, on Thursday, September 17, through Friday, September 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for slope stabilization work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. --- KUAMOO ROAD (ROUTE 580) --- 1) KAPAA Right lane closure on Kuamoo Road (Route 580) in the southbound direction between Lihau Street and Molo Street, on Saturday, September 12, through Tuesday, September 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for landscape maintenance.

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KAU Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 28 and 32, near Crater Rim Drive and Mauna Loa Road, on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for paving work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) KAU Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 68 and 69.5, 68 Mile Road and Lorenzo Drive, on Saturday, Sept. 12, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) KONA Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 103 and 108.5, Mamalahoa Highway and Seiganji Mission Road, on Saturday, Sept. 12, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — KUAKINI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KONA Single lane closure on Kuakini Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 117 and 121, Walua Road and Poni Place, on Saturday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — VOLCANO ROAD (ROUTE 11) — 1) HILO Single lane closure on Volcano Road (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 4 and 9, Lama Street and North Road, in the vicinity of Hilo on Saturday, September 12, through Friday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. 2) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Volcano Road (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 6 and 6.5, Liilii Street and Shipman Road, in the vicinity of Hilo on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for installation of a new traffic signal. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 16 and 17.5, Leopolino Road and Hawaii Belt Road, on Saturday, September 12, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) HAMAKUA Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 36 and 38, between Paauilo Makai Road and Kalopa Road, on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail installation. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) HAMAKUA Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 40 and 47, between Chopper Boulevard and Hawaii Belt Road, on Saturday, September 12, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — BRIGG ROAD — 1) HILO Full closure of a section of Brigg Road (fronting the Foreign Trade Zone building) in both directions, from Wednesday, August 26, through Friday, September 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for waterline installation. Road users can access Brigg Road (past the Foreign Trade Zone building) via Railroad Avenue. — KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) — 1) PUNA (24-HOUR WORK) Lane shift on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) in both directions between mile markers 7.5 and 7.9, Ilima Street and Ainaloa Boulevard, on Saturday, September 12, through Friday, September 18, over a 24-hour period, for construction of the Ainaloa Roundabout. 2) PUNA Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) in both directions between mile markers 10.9 and 14.1, Kahakai Boulevard and Leilani Avenue, on Saturday, September 12, through Friday, September 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for paving work. --- KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD/HAWI ROAD (ROUTE 250) --- 1) KOHALA Single lane closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) in both directions between mile markers 15 and 19, Banana Ranch Road and Puuhue Road, on Saturday, September 12, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. 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 Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions between mile markers 24 and 26, Akana Place and Waikama Road, on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — PUAINAKO STREET (ROUTE 2000) — 1) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Puainako Street (Route 2000) in both directions between mile markers 1.0 and 2.25, Lokahi Street and Puainako Street, on Saturday, September 12, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for paving work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow).

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HONOAPIILANI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 30) — 1) WAILUKU Single lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 0.5 and 5, Keanu Street and Kuihelani Highway (Route 380), on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for striping work and landscape maintenance. 2) LAHAINA Single lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 17.1 and 19.2, Honoapiilani Highway and Hokiokio Place, on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for paving work. 3) LAHAINA Single lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions near mile marker 19.3, Honoapiilani Highway and Hokiokio Place, on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for traffic signal installation. 4) LAHAINA Left lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the northbound direction between mile markers 19.8 and 21, Aholo Road and Lahainaluna Road, on Tuesday, September 15, through Thursday, September 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 36) — 1) KAHULUI (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in the eastbound direction near mile marker 0.9, Dairy Road, on Friday evening, September 11, through Saturday morning, September 12, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for power pole replacement. 2) KAHULUI Single lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in both directions between mile markers 1.4 and 2.8, Hookele Street and Haleakala Highway (Route 37), on Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for roadway reconstruction and paving work. — KULA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 37) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Kula Highway (Route 37) in the southbound direction near mile marker 15, Kula Highway and Pueo Drive, on Tuesday, September 15, through Friday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work. — HALEAKALA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 377) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Haleakala Highway (Route 377) in the eastbound direction between mile markers 0 and 6, Haleakala Highway (Route 37) and Haleakala Highway (Route 378), on Monday, September 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work.

Gov. David Ige today announced the appointment of Circuit Judge Karen Tooko Nakasone to the Intermediate Court of Appeals. Judge Nakasone has served on the First Circuit Court since 2011. Previously, she was a deputy public defender with the Office of the Public Defender, and a law clerk with the Intermediate Court of Appeals for the Honorable Simeon R. Acoba, Jr. Judge Nakasone attended the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the University of Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan and Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania where she earned a B.A. in Political Science. Nakasone earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 1995. “I am deeply honored and grateful for this nomination by Governor Ige. I look forward to meeting with the Senate for the confirmation process. It would be a privilege to continue serving the people of Hawai‘i if confirmed as an ICA judge, ” said Nakasone. Nakasone’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i. This action will mark Patriot Day, in honor of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The President calls upon citizens of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those lost, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:36 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the victims who perished 19 years ago. The President’s proclamation can be found here.

A federal medical team from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began providing temporary medical surge support Thursday at the Queen’s Medical Center at Hale Pulama Mau and the Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. The 21 personnel, primarily nurses, from the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS) join 15 medical professionals from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to help the two hospitals safely care for patients with COVID-19. The HHS team will be deployed for as long as 14 days. HI-EMA Administrator Luke Meyers said, “As our State’s hospitals struggle to deal with their surges in COVID-19 patients, this assistance from HHS will make a significant difference in our fight against this disease. We thank the personnel for their dedication to helping those in need.” HHS activated the USPHS Commissioned Corps, along with the National Disaster Medical System, to provide temporary medical relief during the pandemic. These professionals augment health care providers at overwhelmed medical facilities in hotspot areas across the country. More than 4,160 USPHS officers have deployed during the pandemic. These medical providers work in collaboration with local health providers to treat COVID-19 patients. To learn more about HHS’ response to COVID-19, please visit: https://www.phe.gov/emergency/events/COVID19/Pages/default.aspx

Today the City and County of Honolulu announced the launch of a new virtual dashboard on oneoahu.org/dashboard. The dashboard is meant to ensure transparency and allow the public to view in real time City progress in allocating and spending CARES funds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We must quickly and effectively spend our CARES fund to help individuals and businesses who are struggling as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “A new virtual dashboard is an important step for providing the public with greater transparency so they can understand where our recovery dollars are going, including to our Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund, and other important community programs.” The dashboard indicates that 35% of the $387M CARES allocation to the City and County of Honolulu has been encumbered (committed) and expended (spent), and that small business assistance represents 66% of the CARES funds distributed into the Oahu community to date. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES ACT established a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund, including a State of Hawaii allocation of $1.25 billion, including a dedicated amount for the City and County of Honolulu of $387 million (received April 23, 2020). The CARES Dashboard demonstrates the City and County of Honolulu’s use of funds to date and is updated on a weekly basis. Funding status are as follows: “In Development”; “Allocated Funds”; “Committed”; and, “Spent”.

After nearly six weeks of elevated numbers of positive COVID-19 cases, Hawai‘i is beginning to turn the corner and regain control of the spread of the disease on all islands. On July 29, the Hawai‘i Department of Health reported the number of cases had exceeded 100 for the first time. By early August, the daily number exceeded 200. The case numbers this week appear to be declining with 169 new cases reported today. The seven-day positive case rate is currently 3.3%. “This didn’t happen by accident or wishful thinking; it has been a collaborative effort. There is evidence the initiatives of the health department in partnership with other organizations such as the Hawai‘i National Guard and the University of Hawai‘i and the diligence of those in the community to wear their face masks and practice physical distancing are all working to decrease the number of cases in our state,” said Bruce Anderson, director of the Hawai‘i Department of Health. “We are all doing our part to decrease disease transmission and flatten the curve.” Anderson added a word of precaution: “But we cannot let our guard down again. If there are surges in the future, we can expect them to be smaller and last for a shorter duration because of our system in place to control the spread more rapidly.” He noted living with COVID-19 is the new normal and maintaining control of the disease will require ongoing prevention, detection, containment, and treatment work by the Department of Health and its partners. Equally, it will require the ongoing commitment from individuals who test positive or those who have come in close contact with them to cooperate with contact tracers and disease investigators and to follow directives on isolation and quarantine. “Strengthening our partnerships must also be a priority for testing and to provide appropriate isolation and quarantine facilities, to take any necessary enforcement actions for those who do not comply with recommended directives or orders, for timely reporting by healthcare providers and updates on follow-up care for those who are admitted to hospitals,” Anderson said.