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Maui County issues no-significant-impact finding for $31.5 million Hāna Highway repairs at Kalepa Point

The Maui County Department of Public Works has issued a finding of no significant impact for a project to repair Hāna Highway at Kalepa Point, where the county’s environmental assessment says continued deterioration would likely dead-end the road at Kalepa and Alelele bridges. The county estimates the work...

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Maui’s Safe Parking Program launches with 20 individuals

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County crews removed nearly 48 tons of trash and other materials from Pūlehu Road during a three-day cleanup, officials said Tuesday. The Nov. 4-6 cleanup coincided with the launch of the county’s temporary safe parking program in Puʻunēnē. The county said the effort moved people living along the roadway to a designated site while addressing public health, safety and environmental concerns.

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Tuesday’s traffic updates: blocked shoulders, alternate routes

Traffic incidents on Fort Weaver Road in Ewa and South King Street in Honolulu have blocked shoulders, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Kamehameha Hwy reopens after morning gas leak in Kaneohe

A gas leak on Kamehameha Highway prompted a closure between Kahuhipa Street and Mehana Street this morning, with the road reopening around noon — though only daily commute traffic is currently permitted.

Kaneohe, HI · 1d

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The push for a fare-free bus system gains local support

A free bus fare system could be more accessible than some think, according to the newest report from the Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice. The team's "Funding Free Transit" report predicts it would cost roughly $62 million annually to keep operations running as they are now. It states that on Oʻahu, about 15% of TheBus system's operating costs are supported by fares — the remaining 85% is funded through public revenue.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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HDOT’s HiRideshare is now KohoGo

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation launches KohoGo, a free website and app to help commuters to find carpool, vanpool and transit options throughout the state. As of Sunday, Nov. 1, HDOT’s free ride-matching website, HiRideshare was deactivated, as its new free rideshare and transit website and app, KohoGo went online for public use. KohoGo expands on the previous website offering free peer-to-peer rideshare matching as a rider or driver, directions to mass transit options like TheBus or Skyline, and alternative transit like a Biki bike or walking.

Hawaii · 1d

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New Kapolei off-ramp opening brings permanent closure of Kalaeloa Blvd. exit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of the opening of a new off-ramp (Exit 1A) from eastbound Farrington Highway to Harbor Access Road on Monday, Nov. 23. The new off-ramp will provide access to Kapolei Parkway and Kalaeloa Boulevard. A blessing and opening ceremony...

Kapolei, HI · 1d

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Kam. Hwy. now open, was closed in both directions due to gas leak

A ruptured gas line forced police to close Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Kahuhipa and Mehana streets in Kāneʻohe on Monday morning.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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New Kapolei off-ramp opening brings permanent closure of Kalaeloa Blvd. exit

Kapolei, HI · 2d

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H-201 eastbound lanes near Ala Napunani reopen after multi-car crash

As of 2:20 p.m. Sunday, all lanes were reopened on the eastbound H-201 Moanalua Fwy. at the Ala Napunani St. underpass.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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$9.9M rebuild of Kapiolani to hit during holiday season

A $9.9 million, 18-month roadwork project on Kapiolani Boulevard between Ward Avenue and Atkinson Drive is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 16, sparking concerns among local business owners about holiday traffic and economic impact.

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Traffic lights out at Waikiki intersection; drivers urged to use caution

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Motorists are urged to use caution as traffic lights remain out in Waikiki Friday. At around 11:30 a.m., the Honolulu Police Department responded to reports of a traffic light outage on Kalakaua Avenue and Niu Street. HPD said officers are at the scene to assist with traffic...

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Roadwork to begin on busy stretch of Kapiolani Boulevard

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Drivers should expect some traffic delays on a stretch of Kapiolani Boulevard when the City begins a road rehabilitation project in mid-November. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction will be working along Kapiolani Boulevard, from Ward Avenue to Atkinson Drive, starting Monday, Nov. 16.

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Water main break to prompt lane closures in Aiea

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An eight-inch water main break will prompt lane closures in Aiea Friday evening. The Board of Water Supply will close the middle and right westbound lanes at 98-200 Kamehameha Highway, between Kihale Street and Pali Momi Street, starting Friday at 7 p.m. while crews repair the break.

Aiea, HI · 5d

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Spotlight Now: Honolulu mayor on permanent rail tax extension, interim landfill plan

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he wants to see the general excise tax surcharge for rail made permanent as city leaders prepare to ask state lawmakers for continued transit funding. Speaking Tuesday on “Spotlight Now,” Blangiardi said discussions with the state Legislature during the upcoming session will...

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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HART Construction Carries On

NEWS Freight Passenger Track Construction Track Maintenance Safety Bridges/Tunnels Grade Crossings. Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) gave a rail project update, including drone video footage of the Iwilei area and the future Kūwili Skyline station. On October 26, construction began for the guideway on Halekauwila Street, according to...

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3-Vehicle crash causes major lane closures on Moanalua Freeway

HONOLULU (Island News) – A three vehicle traffic incident resulted in major lane closures on Wednesday morning. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reported that H-201 WB was closed at 6:13 a.m. and that traffic would be detoured to H-1 WB airport viaduct and Middle St. At 6:20 a.m.,...

Honolulu, HI · 7d

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City seeks public input on plans to improve safety along major roadways

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) held its second public workshop Wednesday at Central Union Church, focusing on Beretania, Young and King streets. “We’re sharing some of the crash findings that we found looking at the crash reports over a, you know,...

Honolulu, HI · 7d

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Kamehameha Highway closed in all directions due to downed utility pole

A section of Kamehameha Highway in Lāʻie was closed in both directions early Monday morning due to a downed utility pole.

Honolulu, HI · 9d

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