Last week, the DLNR Divisions of Aquatic Resources (DAR), State Parks (SP), the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund, local businesses, and members of the community, conducted two separate marine debris cleanups in West Hawai‘i. These efforts were great examples of State employees, non-profit organizations and individuals working together to keep beaches and reefs clean and beautiful. More than 1,200 pounds of nets and other debris were removed and transported for disposal and research. The first was a derelict fishing net bundle that was reported on the beach at Keawaiki, by a Ke Kai Ola volunteer. The landowner provided access to this remote North Kona shoreline, and the net was hauled off the beach. The removal crew followed up with a sweep of the beach for any remaining net pieces and other rubbish. This material was estimated to weigh around 130 pounds. The second was a large cargo-type net covering a shallow reef in Puakō Bay that was reported to DLNR by Kelly Nedved of LightSUP Hawai‘i. With her help, DAR divers conducted an initial assessment of the net and what it would take to remove it from the reef. Later a full removal operation was conducted that involved five DAR employees and nine community volunteers. DAR free divers worked to cut the net and remove it from the reef, careful to minimize damage to corals and live rock. Volunteers shuttled the net pieces back to shore and into a truck. LightSUP Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i Surf and Kayak donated the use of stand-up paddleboards and kayaks for the operation. The removal team estimated that over 1,000 pounds of netting were taken off of the reef over a four-hour period. During this operation, divers found several small coral colonies growing in and around the netting. These colonies were carefully removed and placed back onto the reef where they will hopefully continue to grow. Both nets will be taken by the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund and will be saved for a partner at Hawai‘i Pacific University to aid in marine debris research. Any derelict net or line bundles recovered from the shore or ocean, can be deposited in designated bins outside the DAR offices in Kona (at Honokōhau) and Hilo (Wailoa Fisheries Research Station) for contribution to the NOAA Nets to Energy partnership. If you see marine debris in your area, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Visit https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/marine-debris/ for more information or call 808-587-0405.

Civil Defense Message from the Hawai'i County Alerts and Notifications Center On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, monitored by the Department of Health is fifty-six. There are eleven new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. These cases are now isolated and monitored by the Department of Health. At this date, for Hawaii Island, four are hospitalized. An active case is defined as an individual who has tested positive for the Coronavirus and is presently monitored by the Department of Health. For your information, two drive through testing sites are scheduled for today; the first, in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning ‘til noon and the second in Hilo at the Keaukaha Gym from 9:00 in the morning ‘til 1:00 this afternoon. Hawaii Island has seen large daily increases of positive cases for the past three weeks. Health data shows the majority of these new cases have been identified as Hilo based gatherings where people were disregarding the policies of prevention. The Police Department will be stepping up their enforcement of the prevention policies. A review is underway to see what policy changes need to occur to address the growing spread of this virus. At this time, indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to no more than ten (10) persons. This does not apply to family gatherings of the same household, nor to faith based worship services. For any questions, please call Civil Defense at 935-0031. We must all get together, this is a serious situation developing in Hilo and only you can help stop the spread of this virus. We need your help in following the guidance of prevention. Thank you for listening and be safe. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.

Two (2) additional Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) inmates and 1 adult corrections officer (ACO) tested positive for COVID-19. The Department of Public Safety (PSD) coordinated with the Department of Health (DOH) to conduct mass testing of all OCCC inmates in each of the 19 individual housing units there. PSD received 153 more inmate test results. Two (2) were positive and 151 were negative. The initial round of mass testing was completed Thursday. The Department of Health will be conducting follow up testing of all inmates at OCCC in the coming weeks. 49 OCCC staff test results have also been reported. 1 was positive and 48 were negative. All transports to court from all Oahu facilities are suspended through Friday, August 28. Video hearings will still be accommodated to the extent possible and as legally permissible. PSD is in constant contact with the Judiciary to assure the safety of all staff and inmates involved. PSD will continue to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 and make additional operational and preventative decisions as the situation evolves. For more information on PSD’s planning and response to COVID-19, inmate testing data, and information detailing the efforts made to safeguard the inmates, staff and public, visit their webpage at: http://dps.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/17/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-resources/

Out of an abundance of caution, staff and parents of students who may have come into close contact with this individual have already been notified. The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) was made aware today of a COVID-19 case involving a contracted service provider who visited three Oahu campuses — Campbell High, Ewa Makai Middle and Waipahu Elementary schools — on Aug. 19 and 20. At each school, the individual’s interaction with students and staff was limited to a small group in one classroom. Out of an abundance of caution, staff and parents of students who may have come into close contact with this individual have already been notified. Letters were also distributed to all staff and families at the three campuses. As a reminder, the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) is the lead agency responsible for officially notifying individuals who may have been exposed. “We are working closely with the impacted schools and the service provider to ensure we are taking the necessary steps to protect our children and employees,” Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto said. “The impacted areas were closed immediately and the Department’s COVID-19 Response Team is coordinating cleaning and disinfection services for this evening.” The Department urges all staff, service providers, parents and students to perform a wellness check prior to arrival at a HIDOE campus or office, http://bit.ly/HIDOEWellnessCheck. If an individual is exhibiting any symptoms or if they have been directed to quarantine by DOH, they should not come on campus. Anyone with concerns about these cases is encouraged to contact their health care provider or DOH using these options.

On 8/21/2020, the Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 230 new positive cases. Two of the cases are on Kaua‘i, 6 are on Maui, 13 are on Hawai‘i Island, and 209 are on O‘ahu for a cumulative total of 6,072 cases statewide (reported since 2/28/2020). Two previous cases were removed due to updated laboratory information. A total of 173,550 individuals have been tested in the state. Current Situation in Hawaii We continue to see cases associated with the remaining bars that are still open. It is difficult to wear a mask while drinking and as people become impaired, they naturally stop physically distancing and begin to congregate together. We have heard reports that people are still doing rigorous activities in gyms while wearing masks. This may be contributing to spread of infection as the consistency of mask wearing is unclear, specifically if they are worn all the time or correctly. The effectiveness of mask wearing while the mask is wet with sweat or vapor is unclear at this time. Some gyms have done a good job with rigorous protocols for cleaning, spacing etc., while others are problematic as we’ve seen in, for example, a circuit gym cluster. Lastly and especially, we continue to see COVID-19 clusters involving parties or gatherings in private homes (e.g., birthday party, funeral, religious gather etc.). These gatherings have no masking and no distancing, mostly involving families and friends. There have been 6,072 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaii. Of those cases, 6% have required hospitalization, and 5,587 (92%) were residents. www.hawaiicovid19.com

The Hawai'i Tourism Authority reported that yesterday, 2,610 people arrived in Hawai'i. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawai'i daily, including residents and visitors. Yesterday marked 21 weeks since the state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started for all passengers arriving in Hawai'i from out of state. This table below shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. This data was collected from the Hawai'i Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Mandatory Travel Declaration Form.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is happy to announce that phase two of the new thermal temperature screening equipment installation has been completed at Hawaii’s five airports that accept trans-Pacific flights. A total of 133 cameras statewide are operational and available to detect people with a body temperature of 100.4 degrees and above. The equipment is now installed at all gates and departure security checkpoints at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Kahului Airport (OGG), Lihue Airport (LIH), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO). HDOT and the NEC team, including NEC Corporation and NEC Corporation of America have completed phases one and two of the project. Phase one installed 36 cameras and equipment at the gates currently in use for trans-Pacific flights. Phase two installed 97 more cameras and equipment at all remaining gates and departure security checkpoints. Not all gates are currently in use due to lower than normal flight volume; however, the equipment is ready and available when the gates return to use. Phase three will add the facial imaging technology and is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 31, 2020. Members of the Hawaii National Guard and HDOT employees have been trained statewide to operate and monitor the equipment. Passengers used to stop to have their temperature taken by hand held thermometers. They are now able to deplane the aircraft without stopping. An alert on the monitor will appear if someone is detected to have a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher. The Hawaii National Guard member or an airport representative will then pull that passenger aside for further evaluation. American Medical Response (AMR) paramedics or the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) units stationed at the airport will verify the passenger’s temperature. The passenger will be offered a COVID-19 test and the person’s contact information will be collected to provide to the Hawaii Department of Health for contact tracing, if necessary. The NEC team, which also includes Infrared Camera, Inc., Data House Consulting, Inc., Communication Consulting Services, Inc., and Wasa Electric Services, Inc., is proud to utilize the skills of Hawaii’s workforce with approximately 90 percent of the employees being local residents.

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HONOAPIILANI HIGHWAY BYPASS (ROUTE 30) — 1) WAILUKU Single lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 0.5 and 4.9, Kuihelani Highway (Route 380) and Keanu Street, on Monday, August 24, through Friday, August 28, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for striping and paving work. 2) LAHAINA Right lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the westbound direction between mile markers 2.5 and 2.5, on Friday, August 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail work. 3) MAALAEA Single lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 5.2 and 6.9, N Kihei Road (Route 310) and Maalaea Boat Harbor Road, on Monday, August 24, through Thursday, August 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for utility adjustments. 4) LAHAINA Left lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the westbound direction between mile markers 19.8 and 21, Aholo Road and Lahainaluna Road, on Tuesday, August 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — SOUTH HIGH STREET (ROUTE 30) — 1) WAILUKU Shoulder closure and lane shift on South High Street (Route 30) in the southbound direction between mile markers 0 and 0.3, Main Street and Malako Street, on Monday, August 24, through Tuesday, August 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for power line pole replacement. — KULA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 37) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Kula Highway (Route 37) in the southbound direction between mile markers 15 and 21.4, Pueo Drive and Kula Highway (Route 37), on Thursday, August 27, through Friday, August 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work. — HALEAKALA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 37) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Haleakala Highway (Route 37) in the northbound direction between mile markers 3.2 and 3.4, near Keahua Road, on Monday, August 24, through Tuesday, August 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for guardrail work. — HALEAKALA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 377) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Haleakala Highway (Route 377) in the northbound direction between mile markers 0 and 6, Haleakala Highway (Route 37) and Haleakala Highway (Route 378), on Monday, August 24, through Wednesday, August 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work.

--- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) EWA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Kualakai Parkway underpass on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for signage work. 2) EWA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Kunia Interchange on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road repairs. 3) EWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Ramp closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Kunia Interchange on Sunday night, Aug. 23, through Friday morning, Aug. 28, for repaving work. Full closure of the westbound H-1 Freeway Ewa offramp (Exit 5A) on Sunday night through Thursday morning, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Full closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) on Sunday night through Thursday morning, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 4) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Full closure of the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Keeaumoku Street overpass and the Punahou Street overpass from 11 p.m. on Thursday night, Aug. 27, through 4 a.m. on Friday morning, Aug. 28, for sign installations. 5) HONOLULU Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between Punahou Street overpass and McCully Street overpass on Monday, Aug. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 6) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and the Keehi Interchange on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. 7) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two to three lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Kaahumanu Street overpass and Kaonohi Street Underpass on Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for surface treatment. 8) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two center lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Punahou Street overpass and Ward Avenue overpass on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., for road repairs. Two lanes will be closed in the westbound direction and one lane closed in the eastbound direction. 9) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Middle Street and Ainakoa Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. 10) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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. 11) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Joint Base PBHH offramp (Exit 15B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 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) 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, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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. 13) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 14) KAPOLEI Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Kalaeloa Boulevard overpass on Monday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. 15) KAPOLEI Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Wakea Street overpass on Thursday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for removal of concrete barriers. 16) PEARL CITY (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Pearl City Interchange and Halawa Interchange on Friday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 23, for pothole repairs. Westbound closures Aug. 21 – Four right lanes will be closed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Aug. 22 – Three right lanes and shoulder will closed from 6 p.m. to 10:15 a.m. Eastbound closures Aug. 21 – Three right lanes and shoulder will be closed from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Aug. 22 – Three right lanes and shoulder will be closed from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the H-3 Freeway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Thursday, Aug. 27, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for pavement markings. 2) MOANALUA Roving lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between Middle Street and the Halawa Interchange on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA TO KANEOHE Roving right lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and the Halekou Interchange on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal and mowing. 2) KANEOHE Two right lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for storm drain cleaning. 3) KANEOHE Right lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in the westbound direction between Kamehameha Highway and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for storm draining. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Laaloa Street and the H-1 Freeway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for sign work. 2) PEARL CITY Left lane closure on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Waiawa Road and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 3) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kaukonahua Road and Dillingham Airfield on Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. 4) 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, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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. 5) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Water Street on Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 6) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions in the vicinity of Kamehameha Highway and Waiawa Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for striping work. 7) 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, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 --- JOSEPH P. LEONG HIGHWAY --- 1) HALEIWA Roving closure on Joseph P. Leong Highway in both directions between Weed Circle and Cane Haul Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Thursday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge maintenance work. --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Roving closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Likelike Highway and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) HAWAII KAI Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions between Lunalilo Home Road and Keahole Street on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for sign replacement work. 2) HAWAII KAI Alternating lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Moomuku Place and Hawaii Loa Street on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer repairs. 3) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Kailua Road and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass trimming. 4) WAIMANALO Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions between Kailua Road and Makapuu Lighthouse Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALEIWA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Pohaku Loa Way on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for tree trimming. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Middle Street and Laumaka Street on Sunday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard on Sunday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) KAHALUU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Johnson Road on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic may be contraflowed. 5) KAHUKU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kawela Camp Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 6) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kaneohe Bay Drive and Castle Junction on Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 7) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Castle Junction on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 8) MILILANI Left turn lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Ka Uka Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 9) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 10) PUPUKEA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the northbound direction between Ke Nui Road and Paumalu Place on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 11) WAHIAWA Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kaukonahua Road and Whitmore Avenue on Monday, Aug. 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for grass trimming. 12) WAHIAWA Roving closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Santos Dumont Avenue and Leilehua Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work and sign replacements. 13) WAIPAHU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Waipahu Street on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in the eastbound direction between the Wilson Tunnel and Kahekili Highway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waste removal. 2) KALIHI Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Kahekili Highway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass trimming. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Left lane closures on Nimitz Highway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Pacific Street on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Nimitz Highway in both directions between Iwilei Road and Pacific Street on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., for street sweeping. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two left lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between Puuhale Road and Alakawa Street and on Sunday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., for sewer work. Two lanes will be closed in the westbound direction and one lane closed in the eastbound direction. 4) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closure on Nimitz Highway in both directions between Puuloa Road and Lagoon Drive on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) HONOLULU (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 (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Sunday night, Aug. 23, through Friday morning, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 23, through Friday morning, Aug. 28, 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) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions in the vicinity of the Valkenburgh Street intersection on Sunday night, Aug. 23, through Monday morning, Aug. 24, 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, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Puiwa Road and Waokanaka Street on Friday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for delineator work. 3) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Nuuanu Pali Drive and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass trimming. 4) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, for electrical and median work. Honolulu-bound lane closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kaneohe-bound lane closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please view the project website at http://palihighway.org. 5) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Dowsett Avenue on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 6) NUUANU Two left lane closures on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Pulelehua Street on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 7) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Puiwa Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 Roving lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in both directions between Ward Avenue and Kalakaua Avenue on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., for street sweeping. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction between Keawe Street and Coral Street on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring. 3) HONOLULU Center lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the westbound direction between Punchbowl Street and South Street on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for manhole repair work. 4) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Center lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of South Street on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring. --- KANEOHE BAY DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Kaneohe Bay Drive in both directions between the H-3 Freeway and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Thursday, Aug. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass trimming. --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Sunday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 23, through Friday morning, Aug. 28, 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. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA Roving lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Keahumoa Parkway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. 2) 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, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 --- FORT WEAVER ROAD (ROUTE 76) --- 1) EWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in the northbound direction in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway overpass on Sunday night, Aug. 23 through Wednesday morning, Aug. 26, from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., for repaving work. 2) EWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating two lane closures of Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction between the H-1 Freeway overpass and Laulaunui Street on Sunday night, Aug. 23 through Friday morning, Aug. 28, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for repaving work. The following ramps will be closed during this time. Full closure of the westbound H-1 Freeway Ewa offramp (Exit 5A). Full closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5). Full closure of the southbound Fort Weaver Road Kapolei offramp (Exit 6A). Full closure of the southbound Fort Weaver Road Waipahu offramp (Exit 5). Full closure of the westbound Farrington Highway onramp to Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction. --- HALAWA HEIGHTS ROAD --- 1) AIEA Lane closure on Halawa Heights Road in the northbound direction between Kaakau Place and Mikioi Place on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for bridge repairs. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- KAILUA ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Kailua Road in both directions between Hamakua Drive and Kalanianaole Highway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for litter removal and grass trimming. --- KUNIA ROAD --- 1) EWA Right lane closure on Kunia Road in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for delineator work. --- KALIHI STREET (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Single lane closure on Kalihi Street in both directions in the vicinity of Dillingham Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. --- SAND ISLAND ACCESS ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Road No. 2 on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Auiki Street and Puuhale Road on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for utility work. --- 2ND STREET --- 1) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on 2ND Street in the westbound direction between Hugh Street and Lehua Avenue on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for fence repairs. --- 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, Aug. 23, through Friday morning, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 23, through Friday morning, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Middle Street in the southbound direction between Kamehameha Highway and Nimitz Highway on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Ualena Street nightly Sunday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, 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 --- FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AVENUE --- 1) KAPOLEI Roving lane closure on Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue in both directions between Fort Barrette Road and Kamokila Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement markings.

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 Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, 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 65 and 68, Kaalualu Road and 68 Mile Road, on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. 3) KONA (24-HOUR WORK) Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 100 and 101, Ke Alanui O Aio and Hawaii Belt Road, on Monday, August 24, through Friday, August 28, over a 24-hour period, for culvert repair work. — KUAKINI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KONA Single lane closure on Kuakini Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 116 and 119, Walua Road and Kuakini Highway, on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) KONA Single lane closure on Kuakini Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 117 and 119, Walua Road and Kuakini Highway, on Saturday, August 22, through Sunday, August 23, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for traffic camera installation and paving work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — KANOELEHUA AVENUE (ROUTE 11) — 1) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 4 and 6, Lama Street and Wiliama Street, in the vicinity of Hilo on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — VOLCANO ROAD (ROUTE 11) — 1) 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, August 24, through Friday, August 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for construction 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 2 and 3, Kumu Street and Hawaii Belt Road, on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for roadway repairs. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 15 and 17, Old Mamalahoa Highway and Hawaii Belt Road, on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, 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, on Wednesday, August 26, through Wednesday, September 2, 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. — KAWAIHAE ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) KOHALA Single lane closure on Kawaihae Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 65 and 66, Emmalani Street and Waiemi Place, on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — 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, August 22, through Friday, August 28, 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 10.8 and 14.1, Kahakai Boulevard and Leilani Avenue, on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., for paving work. — HONOKAA-WAIPIO ROAD (ROUTE 240) — 1) HAMAKUA Closure of single lane at a time on Honokaa-Waipio Road (Route 240) in both directions between mile markers 4 and 7, Mauka Cane Haul Road and Honokaa-Waipio Road, on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, 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 25, Akana Place and Makapala Road, on Monday, August 24, through Friday, August 28, 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).

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — KAUMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) — 1) HANAPEPE (NIGHT WORK) Temporary Hanapepe Bridge closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) in both directions between mile markers 16.4 and 16.8, Hana Road and Moi Road, on Friday evening, August 21, through Saturday morning, August 22, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for concrete work for new bridge. Traffic will be routed to the County’s Hanapepe Road. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) 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. 2) ANAHOLA (NIGHT WORK) Single lane and shoulder closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between mile markers 15.5 and 16.7, Papaa Road and Kahiliholo Road, on Sunday evening, August 23, through Friday morning, August 28, 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. 3) KILAUEA (NIGHT WORK) Single lane and shoulder closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between mile markers 21.5 and 24.5, Wailapa Road and Koolau Road, on Sunday evening, August 23, through Friday morning, August 28, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reactivating Dynamic Message Signs on Oahu for COVID-19 messaging. The first message was posted Thursday, Aug. 20 and reminds those driving past that we must act with care to protect our ohana from COVID-19. HDOT is also asking motorists to drive with care. Even though traffic volumes continue to track between 20 to 30-percent below average, traffic fatality statistics are not reflecting the reduction of cars on the road. “What we’re seeing now is an increase in speeding and aggressive driving. As a result, in vehicle fatalities are tracking higher than last year,” said Hawaii Department of Transportation Deputy Director for Highways Ed Sniffen. “With fewer vehicles on the road right now due to COVID this shouldn’t be the case. We urge everyone to watch your speed and be aware of other road users.” Fatality statistics for those using the roads as bicyclists and pedestrians are tracking lower than this time last year even as many are out on the road for exercise. HDOT thanks the public for acting with care when it comes to these vulnerable groups on the road. Motorcycle and moped fatalities are approximately the same as last year. Preliminary fatal crash statistics are updated weekly at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/safe-communites/ and traffic volumes during the COVID emergency can be found at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/covid-19-traffic-volume-comparison/