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  • TheBus operator tests positive for COVID-19

    A TheBus operator has tested positive for coronavirus, Oʻahu Transit Services, Inc. (OTS), operator of TheBus and TheHandi-Van confirmed today. On Sunday, (8/2/2020), the operator informed OTS that they had tested positive for COVID-19 and was immediately placed on leave and quarantined. The operator’s last day of work was on Friday, (7/31/2020) and did not have any COVID-19 symptoms while working. Upon notification, OTS began internal contact tracing and found no prolonged contact with any employees or customers. The mandatory face covering requirement to ride TheBus has greatly reduced operator and rider contact. The vehicles driven in or by the operator have been thoroughly disinfected and cleaned. TheBus has taken steps to reduce the risk of infection while riding or operating a transit vehicle. Plastic curtains have been installed on all buses to provide a barrier between drivers and passengers as they board. Seats closest to the operator have been made unavailable to provide greater space and extra buses have been added on busy routes to provide more area for physical separation. All buses and vans are disinfected daily by wiping down all touch surfaces manually with a strong anti-virus disinfectant and receive nightly disinfecting fogging using an electrostatic spraying system. All OTS employees are temperature checked daily. The City continues to remind the public that only essential trips should be taken on public transit, and that wearing a face mask or covering while entering and riding on a bus or a TheHandi-Van is required. Transit riders should continue practicing good hygiene and social distancing. People who are sick or in poor health conditions should stay at home and not ride public transit.

  • Hawai'i Passenger Arrivals by Air Report for August 2, 2020

    Yesterday, 3,478 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. This table 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 Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Mandatory Travel Declaration Form.

  • Temporary laboratory reporting delays affect COVID-19 case numbers

    Temporary laboratory reporting delays affect COVID-19 case numbers Large Gatherings Continue To Spread Virus The daily reporting of positive COVID-19 cases in Hawaii has been temporarily affected by missing data on Saturday and again today from Clinical Laboratories of Hawai‘i, a major private laboratory conducting most of tests in the state. From the test results that are available today, the Department of Health is reporting 45 additional cases of coronavirus. This is the second day, new case numbers dropped from triple digits to double digits, but this is not a complete and accurate picture due to the temporary delay in receiving complete data. State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park explains, “We are missing electronic laboratory reporting (ELR) data from one of the private clinical laboratories, from July 31 to today. This is likely a result of recent modifications in data reporting required by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. We have advised the affected laboratory to provide manual reporting of data until they’re able to correct the reporting issues. This is impacting our ability to quickly identify and investigate new persons with COVID-19 and to contact trace.” DOH will likely need to update case numbers from Friday on. All but one (1) of the newly reported cases thus far are on O‘ahu, with one on Maui. In Honolulu, the media reported Saturday on numerous large beach gatherings, including one at Waimea Bay, which involved promotion of a rock jumping contest. A photo provided by a group that is tracking quarantine violators shows a large crowd of young people atop the popular jumping rock on the west side of the bay. It appears no one is wearing masks or practicing physical distancing. On Maui, gatherings of more than ten (10) people were outlawed last week. “It’s disappointing and dangerous to people’s health, for anyone to continue to encourage and actively promote these big groups,” said Dr. Park. “Everyone should avoid large gatherings and crowded places and use proven, common-sense, and simple steps to protect our community from COVID-19”. Avoiding crowds, wearing face masks and using physical distancing are all proven methods for preventing COVID-19. Always obtain information from credible sources such as the CDC and DOH for the best actions to protect yourself, your family, friends and co-workers. The DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division (DOCD), which Dr. Park leads, is receiving an increasing number of calls related to COVID-19 guidance for businesses, including cleaning and disinfection guidelines and recommended procedures in response to a positive coronavirus case in an employee. Detailed guidance is available here: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/files/2020/05/What-to-Do-if-a-Person-at-Your-Worksite-has-COVID-19.pdf https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-can-do/if-you-become-sick/ People are advised to call 211 for information and guidance on coronavirus. DOH is asking that businesses not call the DOH disease reporting line, as these calls are slowing down investigations and contact tracing efforts.

  • DOH Social Bubble FAQs: Bubble up but don’t bubble over

    There is a safe way to expand your social circle without compromising your health. Social bubbles, also known as a pods or “quaranteams” can help you socialize safely after months of physical distancing. Joining with another household or just one or two individuals allows families to take turns caring for each other’s children, provides children more opportunities to play and socialize with others, and will help ease loneliness and provide improved social support for those who have felt isolated. 1. What is a social bubble? You probably have a social bubble and may not realize it. It could be your group of close friends, extended family members, neighbors or coworkers. A bubble is a term used to describe the small group of people outside your household who have agreed to socialize only with each other and are committed to the same precautions to protect each other from COVID-19. You can extend your bubble to select people, so you can have more in-person social interactions beyond your household, while still minimizing your risk for COVID-19. It doesn’t mean that you can go out and resume contact with everyone you know, but rather you commit to only socializing with certain individuals. Outside the bubble, wearing a face covering and physical distancing must still be practiced. 2. Is it safe to form a bubble with people outside my household? Bubbles are still risky. When you interact with more people, you increase your odds of infection. Some people may need to keep their social bubbles small. For example, individuals at high risk for serious illness or those whose work brings them in contact with high risk individuals may not want to expand their social bubble beyond their household at all to minimize exposure to others. Staying home and limiting close contact with people are still the best ways to avoid community spread. 3. What are the rules for “bubbling up?” Should there be a maximum number of people or households within a bubble? Keep your bubble small and consistent. Bubble up but do not bubble over. The larger the group, the more socialization can occur, but that comes with added risk. Every additional person adds more risk for everyone else in the group. Keeping your bubble small is key for minimizing your risk. 4. How do I bubble up safely? There are a few things to keep in mind when considering if a bubble is right for you and your family: Know about people’s health conditions. Ask your friends or potential bubble mates if they have any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, that may put them at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If there are people in the group who are considered at-risk, it may be best to find alternative ways to socialize without in-person interaction. Set some ground rules. Make sure you are creating a social bubble with people you really trust so that everyone feels comfortable and safe. About a week before getting together in-person, have a conversation about what you’re hoping for and share details about your daily life and the precautions your family takes. Identify what types of activities are OK, and what’s off-limits. The goal is to have an honest conversation to determine whether you and the others in your bubble are on the same page. Your bubble’s ground rules should include an agreement to follow safe practices – to wear a face covering when outside their home and when around others who are not members of the bubble, stay home whenever possible, and follow good hand hygiene. Communicate where you’ve been, including places you’ve traveled or events you’ve attended. Make sure no one has been sick. Of course, you should stay home and not mingle with other households if you’re symptomatic, if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or if you’ve had close contact with someone who has had COVID-19. People who have had COVID-19 have to be three days without a fever and 10 days without any symptoms before being in close contact with anyone else. 5. Should we still wear a face covering and observe physical distancing while hanging out with those within our social bubble? Depending on the activity that you and those in your bubble are participating in, make sure you follow your county’s guidelines for face coverings. When in doubt, wear a face covering. 6. I’ve been told to physically distance from my grandparents. Can my bubble now include people over 65? Yes, technically your bubble can include those over age 65; however, it’s important to take precautions. Social bubbles are an excellent way to allow families across multiple households to come together once again. However, older adults whose immune systems may be weak are especially vulnerable to effects of COVID-19. Therefore, all members of a social bubble should continue to practice protective measures of physical distancing, wearing face coverings, frequent hand washing, staying home when sick, and following isolation or quarantine guidelines if a member of the social bubble is diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19. People who are forming a bubble that includes people over 65 or those at high risk should consider a smaller-sized bubble with a very cautious approach to outside contact. 7. I’m a nurse in the emergency room (or I’m an essential worker). Can my family still be part of a social bubble? Yes, but this is a higher-risk bubble. Take your usual precautions with hand washing and sanitizing for the safety of your family and your social bubble friends. One tip: it’s important for people who create bubbles that include members at higher risk for serious illness to keep those bubbles as small as possible. 8. What activities can I do with members of my bubble? Are indoor activities okay? At this point, bubble activities should be outdoors. Pick a workout buddy or jogging partner and exercise with the same person consistently. Coordinate playdates for children outdoors and host small get-togethers in the yard or at the beach. 9. What if I’m not comfortable with members of my current bubble? Some of them have become too relaxed about following safe practices when outside their home. Many may find that they have formed a bubble with other households without first having important conversations about safe practices. It may feel awkward to bring this up after weeks of already interacting, but it is crucial to do so, especially if you realize that the other members aren’t taking precautions as seriously as they should be. Before having a conversation, agree to have no hard feelings. Recognize together that the COVID-19 pandemic has put your relationship to a test it might never have otherwise experienced. Discuss why you wanted to bubble up and agree to follow the same rules. Talk through your daily routines and agree that you’ll communicate about things that may worry each other or about changes in routine. Remember that distrust is usually worse than disagreement. If you know each other’s habits, you can always discuss them and find a compromise, but if you or they are caught hiding something, this can be detrimental for your relationship. 10. What happens if someone in my bubble gets sick? If one person in the group tests positive for COVID-19, that person will need to be isolated from the remainder of the bubble and everyone else will need to remain quarantined for 14 days, including missing work and being separated from each other. Isolation is used to separate sick people with a contagious disease (like COVID-19) from people who are not sick, especially in a hospital, while quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. They may be checked on regularly by health officials. These are some of the trade-offs and ways to manage the risks that come with social bubbles. You can use the CDC’s symptom checker if you are being monitored by the Hawaii Department of Health. Learn more about isolation and quarantine from this video. 11. What if I can’t or don’t want to bubble up with others? Even if it’s your best friend, you shouldn’t get together with people who haven’t been following safe practices or taking COVID-19 seriously. If you see someone posting on social media that they’re going to large group gatherings, or not wearing a face covering when they’re out of the home, feel free to not bubble.

  • Hawai'i COVID-19 Joint Information Center's daily news digest for Sunday, June 28, 2020

    Department of Health: Twenty-seven additional COVID-19 cases reported 23 O‘ahu residents, two (2) Kaua‘i residents, one (1) Maui resident and one (1) Hawai'i Island resident are the 27 new cases of COVID-19 reported today by Hawai'i State Department of Health. www.health.hawaii.gov www.hawaiicovid19.com

  • Small Business Administration: Farmers Markets Provide Needed Goods to Communities During COVID-19

    Small Business Administration: Farmers Markets Provide Needed Goods to Communities During COVID-19 Community markets boost local economies while offering essential, high-quality goods. Small businesses are playing a big role during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential services to their communities. Food producers have been especially pivotal during this time, continuing to offer goods to consumers through retailers and restaurants – and directly to community members via farmers markets. While farmers markets may look a little different this summer, these centers of commerce have largely continued to be staples of their communities. Farmers markets contribute about $9 billion to the U.S. economy every year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) says that the number of farmers markets in the U.S. has grown from just under 2,000 in 1994 to more than 8,600 today. Small businesses, including We Grow Microgreens – the SBA’s 2019 Microenterprise Business of the Year for Massachusetts –greatly contribute to local farmers markets across America. Founders Lisa Evans and Tim Smith specialize in growing nutritious microgreens and edible flowers using sustainable growing practices. Lisa and Tim sell their products to retail stores and restaurants in the Boston area and consumers at farmers markets in Roslindale, Wayland, Newton, and Natick. We Grow Microgreens is just one of many small businesses that benefit from participating in local farmers markets. During National Farmers Market Week, we’re highlighting just a few reasons why selling at farmers markets is good for business: Farmers markets enable more direct profits. According to the USDA, farmers and ranchers only receive 15.6 cents of every dollar that consumers spend on food in the United States due to processing, supply chain, and marketing costs. When you’re selling directly to consumers, you can avoid some of these extra costs. You don’t have to be a farmer or food producer to participate. Depending on the rules for your local farmers market, you may also be able to get involved as an artisan, selling items like soap, candles, jewelry, pottery, and more. Marketing and networking opportunities abound. Getting to talk face-to-face to prospective customers can do wonders for your business. It can also potentially facilitate business connections within your local community – especially as you network with fellow vendors. You are doing a service for your community. FMC says that the COVID-19 pandemic has made it apparent that “local food systems with short supply chains are resilient and dependable in making food available to their communities.” The organization has also emphasized that “emerging research supports conventional wisdom … that outdoor marketplaces like farmers markets are often safer than alternative indoor retailers.” If you’re interested in getting involved with a local farmers market, check USDA National Farmers Market Directory to find one near you. From there, you will be able to gauge requirements to participate, like paying vendor fees or obtaining permits. If you plan on selling prepared foods, you will also want to research your state’s cottage laws to make sure your food is compliant. Also, meet virtually with an SBA resource partner to discuss logistics, marketing, and other ideas for scaling up. For example, the We Grow Microgreens owners, have been meeting with their SCORE mentors for five years. SBA is here to support you through every business stage and help your company sprout, grow, and flourish! www.sba.gov

  • Hawai'i COVID-19 Joint Information Center's Daily News Digest for July 31, 2020

    Department of Health: 123 New Coronavirus Cases Includes 18 Children A third day of triple-digit case numbers is being reported by DOH and is the first time total cumulative cases have exceeded 2,000. The 123 newly diagnosed cases include 18 pediatric cases (18-years-old and younger) and follows 32 pediatric cases reported yesterday. Public health authorities continue to remind everyone to be kind and to act with care, as not only do we need to protect our kupuna, but everyone we love and cherish, including our keiki. Please, each of us must act as if we have the virus and take responsibility for preventing its spread by physically distancing, wearing masks, and washing our hands frequently. www.hawaiicovid19.com

  • Hawai'i COVID-19 Joint Information Center's Daily News Digest for July 30, 2020

    Office of the Governor: SB126 Signing and Line Item Veto Gov. Ige held a news briefing Thursday to announce he has signed Senate Bill 126, with modifications. The governor said his primary concern was to expend the CARES Act funding before it expired at the end of the year and to ensure maximum flexibility to use the funds where it is needed most. The vetoes include; • A $90 million appropriation for airport screenings and health assurance initiatives. Gov. Ige pointed out DOT believes that $70 million will be sufficient for equipment and services to test, verify, and monitor travelers during COVID-19. • $230 million to provide an additional weekly unemployment benefit of $100 per week. Gov. Ige says U.S. Congress is currently considering another economic stimulus package and they’re unsure what will be approved and Hawai‘i needs to be flexible in using the funds for other needs in case Congress provides additional funding for unemployment benefits. • $100 million for housing and rental assistance and the administrative costs related to the housing relief and resiliency program. Gov. Ige said HHFDC believes the initial amount of $50 million can be spent by the end of the year to help homeowners who have experienced a reduction of income due to COVID-19. Funds saved by the reduction may be applied to the period March 1 through Aug. 1. • $100 million for the purchase of PPE. Gov. Ige cited that the appropriation doesn’t include the purchase and distribution of much-needed sanitation or disinfectant supplies. DOD also has stated $61 million is sufficient for PPE. • The governor said he would also reduce $36 million to $10 million appropriated for retraining and workforce development programs and reduce $15 million to $10 million that would be used to support emerging industries to create a supply chain for cleaning supplies and PPE. • $2 million appropriation for a public-private partnership to support public high school seniors who were adversely affected by COVID-19 would be reduced to $1 million. • Lastly, the $1,080,000,605 transfer from the Emergency Reserve Fund will be reduced to $648 million. This is a technical correction because the amount is overstated by $432,000,605. The governor noted that the inability of Congress to appropriate additional COVID-19 funding creates uncertainty at the state level about what can or should be done. He has been working with Hawaiʻi’s House and Senate leadership to respond appropriately. Gov. Ige reiterated that Hawai‘i is dealing with unprecedented times due to COVID-19 and stressed the need for flexibility. He also added, “We are confident that with these changes, we will be able to best serve the needs of Hawaiʻi residents.” Department of Health: 32 New Cases of Coronavirus Reported in Children Today 32 children (pediatric cases) under 18-years-old are among the 124 new cases of coronavirus being reported today by DOH. This is a new single day record and the majority of the cases, as with previous record days, are on O‘ahu. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, July 30, 2020 More information may be found at www.hawaiicovid19.com For more tables, charts and visualizations visit the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii Hawai‘i Tourism Authority: Hawai‘i Visitor Statistics Released for June 2020 In June 2020, visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands decreased 98.2-percent compared to a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary statistics released Thursday by HTA. A total of 17,068 visitors traveled to Hawai‘i by air service last month compared to 951,628 total visitors (by air and cruise ships) during the same period a year ago. https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/media/4986/june-2020-visitor-statistics-press-release-final.pdf 2,380 Passengers Arrive on Wednesday Yesterday marked 18 weeks since the State’s mandatory 14-day quarantine went into effect for all passengers arriving in Hawai‘i from out of state. Yesterday, a total of 2,380 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 570 visitors and 870 returning residents. There was a total of 26 arriving flights. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday but does not show interisland travel. https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/media/4989/073020-passenger-count-press-release.pdf Department of Labor and Industrial Relations: State Has Issued $2.5 Billion in Benefits Since March 1 DLIR announced updated unemployment insurance claims information Thursday, including paying $2,508,933,874 since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 1, 2020. DLIR Deputy Director Anne Perreira-Eustaquio said, “93-percent of the valid unemployment insurance claims that have come in since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic have been processed and paid out by the DLIR. Currently our biggest challenge is the staff and resources required to address the high level of imposter and regular fraud in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.” She also noted, “It is unclear if Congress will pass another economic stimulus package that includes an extension of additional unemployment insurance benefits. The additional $600 federal benefit expired for the week ending July 25th, which is the last payable week of $600 payments to claimants. If anyone is still waiting on payments for any claims made from April 4 through July 25, you will be made whole and you will receive those benefits provided you are otherwise qualified.” http://labor.hawaii.gov/blog/news/state-releases-updated-unemployment-insurance-information-7/ University of Hawai‘i: JABSOM Students Create COVID-19 Videos in English and Hawaiian During their first year at JABSOM, ‘MS1’ students fulfill a requirement of community health by completing a service-learning project. The medical students can typically choose to work at the H.O.M.E. Project, Waimanalo Health Center, Teen Health Camp, and nine other sites. This year, their plans had to change because of COVID-19. Keeping in mind physical-distancing rules, the class came up with an alternate service project instead; creating videos to remind people about the importance of washing your hands, wearing face masks, practicing physical distancing, exercise during COVID-19, and more. Dr. Martina Kamaka from JABSOM’s Native Hawaiian Health Department said, “My nine students picked the topics and broke into teams. My research assistant and one of the students volunteered to edit.” The videos are both in English and Hawaiian. To view: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnsg2FQyU6FDzJuHxY0-rzZXb6chAWMFi

  • KAUA'I LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 7

    PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — 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 closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between mile markers 15.5 and 16.7, Papaa Road and Koolau Road, on Monday evening, August 3, through Friday morning, August 7, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for road striping work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. 3) KILAUEA Single lane and shoulder closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the eastbound direction between Kalihiwai Road and N. Koolau Road, on Thursday, August 6, through Friday, August 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for utility tree trimming and powerline maintenance. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane.

  • Multiple agencies to provide outreach services to the homeless community next week

    The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, in partnership with Women in Need and Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity, will be visiting county beach parks next week to provide outreach services to homeless individuals and families currently living in these areas. The primary goal of this planned outreach will be to connect people with housing assistance programs, including identifying prospective tenants for Kealaula on Pua Loke – the county’s new permanent supportive housing project in Līhu‘e. Officials will be wearing masks and physical distancing will be observed. Officials are also asking participants to wear a mask covering over their nose and mouth. The schedule for next week’s outreach is as follows: Monday, August 3 – ‘Anini Beach Park from 9-11 a.m., and Anahola Beach Park from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 – Lydgate Beach Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 – Salt Pond Beach Park from 9-11 a.m., and Lucy Wright Park from 1-2:30 p.m. For more information on this specific outreach program please call 241-4427.

  • HAWAI'I ISLAND LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 1 – AUGUST

    PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. Note: From Mon., Aug. 3 – Fri., Aug. 7, 2020, the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works will conduct inspections and testing of traffic control signals throughout Hilo and Puna between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., weather permitting. The work time per intersection will be no more than one hour. View the list of intersections and testing dates. — 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, August 3, through Friday, August 7, 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) SOUTH KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 91 and 93, Mamalahoa Highway and Ohia Malu Road, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) KAU Shoulder closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 66 and 69, Kaulia Road and South Point Road, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, 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 3, through Friday, August 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for construction of a new traffic signal. — KANOELEHUA AVENUE (ROUTE 11) — 1) HILO Shoulder closure on Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 3 and 6, E Palai Street and Wiliama Street, in the vicinity of Hilo on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — 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 4, Kumu Street and Wainaku Street, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for roadway repair work. 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 2 and 6, Kumu Street and Kaaukai Place, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, 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) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 16 and 19, Leopolino Road and Hanamalo Lane, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 4) HAMAKUA Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 36 and 40, between Paauilo Makai Road and Chopper Boulevard, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — KAWAIHAE ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Kawaihae Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 61 and 64, Waiemi Place and Ouli Street, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, 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 1, through Friday, August 7, 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 11 and 14.1, Kahakai Boulevard and Leilani Avenue, on Saturday, August 1, through Sunday, August 7, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving work. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 190) — 1) KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 190) in both directions between mile markers 32 and 39, Makalei Drive and Palani Road, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, 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 25 and 27, Makapala Road and Waikama Road, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for striping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow).

  • MAUI LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 7

    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 Lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 2.2 and 4.9, E Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway, on Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for paving and traffic signal installation. Northbound traffic will be detoured on Monday, August 3 and Friday, August 7. Lanes will be contraflowed from Tuesday, August 4 through Thursday, August 6. 2) MAALAEA Two lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 4.6 and 5.3, N Kihei Road and Honoapiilani Highway, on Tuesday, August 4, through Thursday, August 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for traffic signal installation. All lanes in one direction will be closed. Open lanes will be contraflowed to allow one lane of traffic in each direction. 3) MAALAEA (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 5.2 and 6.9, Maalaea Boat Harbor Road and N Kihei Road, on Monday evening, August 3, through Friday morning, August 7, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for road paving work. 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 4, through Thursday, August 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — KAAHUMANU AVENUE (ROUTE 32) — 1) WAILUKU Single lane closure on Kaahumanu Avenue (Route 32) in the westbound direction between mile markers 0 and 0.8, S High Street to Kainani Street, on Monday, August 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. --- HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 36) --- 1) KAHULUI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in both directions between mile markers 0 and 1.5, Kaahumanu Avenue and Hookele Street, on Sunday evening, August 2 through Friday morning, August 7, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road striping work. — KULA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 37) — 1) KULA Left lane closure on Kula Highway (Route 37) in the southbound direction between mile markers 0 and 15, Hana Highway to Pueo Drive, on Wednesday, August 5, through Friday, August 7, 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 Crater Road (Route 378), on Monday, August 3, through Tuesday, August 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work.

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