Department of Transportation

News Release

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2014
14-0193

OAHU LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 14 – JUNE 20

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
All projects are weather permitting.

— H-1 FREEWAY —

HONOLULU (NIGHT/WEEKEND WORK)

Full closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Middle Street and Ward Avenue Overpass on Sunday night June 15, through Friday morning, June 20, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, for the H-1 Rehabilitation Project.

For more information, please visit the project website at www.H1Rehab.com or call the project hotline at (808) 735-7465.

The H-1 Rehabilitation project will upgrade the freeway sub-surface and asphalt to provide a longer-lasting, smooth riding surface, provide an additional lane in each direction, install upgraded lighting, improve drainage, and install glare screens along the median.

PEARL HARBOR (NIGHT WORK)

Two right lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between Radford Drive Overpass and the Airport Off-Ramp (Exit 16) on Monday, June 16, to Friday morning, June 20, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for overhead sign work.

MAKAKILO

Single lane closure on the Makakilo Drive On-Ramp in the eastbound direction between the Makakilo Interchange and the Kapolei/Ewa Off-Ramp (Exit 3) on Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for roadway surface treatment.

AIRPORT (NIGHT/WEEKEND WORK)

Left lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Hickam AFB/Naval Base Off-Ramp (Exit 15) and Airport Off-Ramp (Exit 16) from 9 p.m., Friday night, June 13, through 9 p.m., Sunday night, June 15, for viaduct deck repairs.

Airport Viaduct improvements include concrete deck replacements, expansion joint repairs, and pavement restriping. Work is located between the Pearl Harbor Interchange and the Keehi Interchange.

WAIMALU TO WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK)

Two right lanes closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) and the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) on Monday, June 16, through Friday morning, June 20, from 7:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for road widening and utility installations.

For more information, please visit the project website at www.pmcontraflow.com or call the project hotline at (808) 945-1144.

KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK)

Lane closed on the Kalaeloa Off-Ramp in the eastbound direction between Kalaeloa Boulevard and Wakea Street on Tuesday, June 17, from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.,for engineer borings.

WAIPAHU

One left lane closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) and the Waikele/Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 7) on Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for utility replacements.

For more information, please visit the project website at www.pmcontraflow.com or call the project hotline at (808) 945-1144.

PEARL CITY (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK)

Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Kamehameha Highway Overpass and the Waiawa Road Overpass at the H-1/H-2 Merge on Sunday, June 15, through Friday, June 20, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the rail project.

— FARRINGTON HIGHWAY —

MAKAHA

Lane closures on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Jade Street and Makaha Valley Road on Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for fiber optic cable relocation. Traffic will be contraflowed using the remaining open lane.

During these hours, the east entrance to Lahilahi Street may also be closed as needed. Access will still be available at the west entrance to Lahilahi Street.

— KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY —

PEARL CITY

Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Waimano Home Road and Kaahumanu Street on Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pole installations.

WAIPIO

Lane closures on at the intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Lumiana Street in the eastbound direction between Waipio Uka Street and Waipahu Street on Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for traffic signal repair.

WAIKELE (NIGHT WORK)

Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the southbound direction between Ka Uka Boulevard and Waiawa Road on Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for utility repairs.

WAIKELE

Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction between Lumiana Street and Ka Uka Boulevard on Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for asphalt paving.

— KUNIA ROAD —

VILLAGE PARK

Single lane closure on Kunia Road in the southbound direction between Plantation Road and Kupuna Loop on Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for asphalt paving.

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Department of Transportation

News Release

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2014
14-0182

NIGHTTIME H-1 FREEWAY WESTBOUND LANE CLOSURES ALONG PEARL CITY VIADUCT TO RESUME NEXT WEEK

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that nighttime lane closures on the H-1 Freeway westbound through the Pearl City Viaduct, between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) and the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) will resume Monday night, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., nightly, and last through Friday morning, June 13. Two right lanes will be closed during these hours. There will be no nighttime lane closures on Tuesday night, June 10, in observance of the Kamehameha Day holiday. Lane closures will resume Wednesday night, June 11.

In addition, as previously announced, westbound road work will continue in this area on Saturday night, June 7, from 11 p.m. to Sunday, June 12, at noon. Two left lanes will be closed during these hours for pavement resurfacing.

Nighttime closures are expected to continue throughout the month of June. Motorists are advised to travel safely through work zones, use alternate routes, adjust their commute times and expect delays #WZAM. Follow HDOT on social media, and the PM Contraflow website, www.pmcontraflow.com, for traffic and road work updates.

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Department of Transportation

News Release

For Immediate Release: May 16, 2014
14-0156

OAHU LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 17 – MAY 23

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
All projects are weather permitting.

— H-1 FREEWAY —

HONOLULU (NIGHT/WEEKEND WORK)

Full closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between Middle Street and Ward Avenue Overpass on Sunday night May 18, through Friday morning, May 23, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, for the H-1 Rehabilitation Project.

For more information, please visit the project website at www.H1Rehab.com or call the project hotline at (808) 735 -7465.

The H-1 Rehabilitation project will upgrade the freeway sub-surface and asphalt to provide a longer-lasting, smooth riding surface, provide an additional lane in each direction, install upgraded lighting, improve drainage, and install glare screens along the median.

PEARL HARBOR (NIGHT WORK)

Two right lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between Radford Drive Overpass and the Airport Off-Ramp (Exit 16) on Monday, May 19, to Friday morning, May 23, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for overhead sign work.

EWA

Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Paiwa Street Underpass and the Kunia Road Off-Ramp (Exit 5B) on Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sign repairs.

AIRPORT (NIGHT/WEEKEND WORK)

Left lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Hickam AFB/Naval Base Off-Ramp (Exit 15) and Airport Off-Ramp (Exit 16) from 9 p.m., Friday night, May 16, through 3 p.m., Sunday, May 18, for viaduct deck repairs.

Airport Viaduct improvements include concrete deck replacements, expansion joint repairs, and pavement restriping. Work is located between the Pearl Harbor Interchange and the Keehi Interchange.

WAIMALU TO WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK)

Right lane closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) and the Waikele/Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 7) on Thursday, May 22, through Friday, May 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for road widening.

For more information, please visit the project website at www.pmcontraflow.com or call the project hotline at (808) 945-1144.

Improvements for the PM Contraflow include highway deck repairs and road widening from Waimalu to Waikele. An extra lane will be added from the Waimalu On-Ramp to the Waipahu Off-Ramp and from the H-1/H-2 Split to the Waikele Off-Ramp.

PEARL CITY TO WAIKELE

One center lane closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) and the Pearl Ridge/Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) on Thursday, May 22, through Friday, May 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., daily, for road work.

For more information, please visit the project website at www.pmcontraflow.com or call the project hotline at (808) 945-1144.

KALIHI (NIGHT WORK)

Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Houghtailing Off-Ramp (Exit 20B) and the Likelike Highway Off-Ramp (Exit 20A) on Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for sign maintenance.

SALT LAKE TO HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NIGHT WORK)

Two lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Radford Drive Overpass and the Airport Off-Ramp (Exit 16) on Monday, May 19, through Friday morning, May 23, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for overhead sign work.

— H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY —

MOANALUA

Left lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Ala Kapuna Street Overpass and the Funston Road Overpass on Monday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for land assessment.

— FARRINGTON HIGHWAY —

MAKAHA

Lane closures on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Jade Street and Makaha Valley Road on Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for drainage maintenance. Traffic will be contraflowed using the remaining open lane.

During these hours, the east entrance to Lahilahi Street may also be closed as needed. Access will still be available at the west entrance to Lahilahi Street.

MAILI

Lane closures on Farrington Highway in the both directions between Maliona Street and Manunu Street on Wednesday, May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for striping.

KAKAAKO (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK)

NIGHT WORK:

• Lane closures on Ala Moana Boulevard in the westbound direction between Smith Street and Kamakee Street on Sunday night, May 18, through Friday morning, May 23, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, for utility installations.

• Lane closures on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction between Cooke Street and Ward Avenue on Sunday night, May 18, through Friday morning, May 23, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, for roadway work.

— NIMITZ HIGHWAY —

HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK)

Multiple lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between Punchbowl Street and Pacific Street on Sunday, May 18, through Thursday, May 22, from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for soil testing.

— VINEYARD BOULEVARD —

HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK)

Lane closures on Vineyard Boulevard in the eastbound direction between Palama Street and Liliha Street from 8:30 p.m., Friday, May 16, through 5 a.m., Monday morning, May 19, for bus pad installations.

The Vineyard Boulevard Resurfacing Project will resurface 10.5 lane miles from Palama Street to the H-1 Freeway On-Ramp. The repairs include sidewalks, curbs, gutters, installing bus pads, replacing existing traffic signal heads, energy-efficient, LED optical units, extending left turn lanes at the Palama Street and Liliha Street intersections, and landscaping.

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