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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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Kauaʻi bridge to see temporary closure June 3
LIHUE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the Kauaʻi community about a closure of the Wailua Plantation Bridge on June 3. According to HDOT, the bridge has sustained damage to supportive structures on the bridge, with affected areas needing replacement so cars may traverse the bridge safely. Gov. Green to hold ceremony to honor Pride Month The bridge will see a full closure on June 3 from 8 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. the following day. If additional work is needed, then the bridge will also be closed on June 4 from 8 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. the next day. Steel plates will be placed over affected areas as a temporary fix until crews are able to properly secure the bridge's infrastructure. During the bridge's closure, traffic will be directed to the mauka Wailua Bridge, with one lane going northbound and another going southbound. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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Panda Express part of new improvements made at HNL
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Brand new restaurants and improvements are coming to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The Hawai'i Department of Transportation highlighted new improvements to Terminal 1 as part of a continuing effort to enhance the passenger experience for the traveling public. HNL takes off: Upgrades to modernize Honolulu's aging airport HDOT partnered with Hawaiian Airlines to unveil new restroom facilities and a breakroom for TSA employees. 'This project is more than just a construction milestone, it's a testament to the power of partnership,' said Monica Kobayashi, managing director for airport operations, Hawaiian Airlines. 'By working together, Hawaiian Airlines and the HDOT were able to pool resources, share expertise and deliver a project that benefits everyone who passes through this terminal. It's a model of collaboration that allows us to move faster, work smarter and achieve more than we could alone.' Check out more news from around Hawaii Hawaiian Airlines' total investment in this project was $14 million. Kobayashi also added, 'Everybody here knows that our budget is focused on our runways and taxiways. We wanna make sure those areas are safe first before we start pushing money in different areas. But everybody's been seeing those small improvements that we've been making to the terminals to make sure the visitor experience is highlighted as well.' Additionally, HDOT and its food and beverage concessionaire partner, HMSHost, celebrated the opening of the first of two new Panda Express restaurants at HNL, with the second to be located in the food court in Terminal 2. The second location is set to open in August. HMSHost is also upgrading furniture at its food and beverage outlets in Terminal 1 and expects to open Waialua Café and Bar in the Mauka Terminal by the end of this year. 'We are extremely excited to bring our travelers a well-recognized and sought-after brand in Panda Express, delivering flavors that are a combination of Chinese roots with an American taste, serving dishes that are authentically American Chinese,' said Chris Kadohiro, director of operations for HMSHost. 'The addition of Panda Express in the interisland terminal, as well as the Terminal 2 location coming in August, will allow us to increase passenger satisfaction and provide them great comfort food as they travel.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Along with these improvements, additional dining experiences are also on the way. Details for the new restaurants will be provided at a later date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
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Plan ahead for upcoming H-1 Freeway closures
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Calling all H-1 Freeway commuters. The Hawaii Department of Transportation urges you to plan accordingly for upcoming ramp closures. HDOT will close the westbound Aolele Street and Rodgers Boulevard on-ramps to the H-1 Freeway from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), as well as the Airport off-ramp (Exit 16) from the westbound H-1 Airport Viaduct. H-1W to have full closure this weekend. What you need to know Work will begin on Tuesday, June 3 to Thursday, June 5, from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. This work is paired with the weekend closures on the H-1 Airport Viaduct. The upcoming closures are for concrete deck repairs as part of the repaving work on the westbound H-1 Airport Viaduct. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The eastbound ramps will remain open during this work. Drivers will be detoured to Paiea Street to Nimitz Highway, where they may re-enter the westbound H-1 Freeway. HDOT reminds all drivers to drive with caution, be aware of all traffic control signs and barriers and plan commutes ahead of time. Special duty police officers will be on-site assisting with safety procedures. The estimated completion date of this work is set for August. This date is always subject to change due to weather conditions. Check out more news from around Hawaii For more information, visit the Hawaii Department of Transportation's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
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Kapaa Bypass Road upgrades cause temporary closure
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A portion of the temporary Kapaa Bypass Road on Kauai will be fully closed for several days next week as crews work on roadway improvements, the state transportation department said. Woman critically injured in shooting on Oahu's North Shore The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the southbound-only stretch of Route 5600 will be closed from Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day. Drivers will be detoured to Lehua Street during the work is part of a project to install new striping and pavement markers on the newly resurfaced road. If weather delays the work, it will be rescheduled for Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news HDOT said variable message signs will be in place to notify drivers. For updates on lane closures across Kauai, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
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Be ready for night and weekend lane closures as road work ramps up
HONOLULU (KHON2) — State transportation officials are warning Oahu drivers to expect delays due to an uptick in road construction, especially along major corridors including the H-1 Freeway, Moanalua Freeway, and areas near the airport. Honolulu city council looks to use hotel tax to help lower projected sewer fee increase The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) reported 25 separate projects with lane closures along the H-1 Freeway alone during the week of May 10 to May 16. Additional work is also underway on the H-2 and Moanalua freeways. 'Probably one of our most impactful projects right now would be the H-1 Pearl City and Waimalu viaduct improvements,' said HDOT Communications Manager Shelly Kunishige. 'That closes up to four lanes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. and is likely to continue through March 2027.' Other ongoing projects include: Airport Viaduct Improvements — Closing westbound lanes Tuesday through Monday, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., expected to finish by August 2025. Salt Lake Rehabilitation Project — Affects eastbound H-1 traffic on weekends and evenings, with completion anticipated in June. Moanalua Freeway Repaving — Between the H-3 and Fort Shafter overpass, targeted for completion by year's the frustrations for drivers, HDOT said there is a reason so many projects are happening simultaneously. 'All of this work has federal monies attached, so we do need to expend them while we have that funding authorization,' Kunishige said. 'We don't like to cause traffic, but we're trying to improve the roads and create long-lasting pavement so we don't have to do this for another 10 or 15 years.' Some drivers are feeling the strain. 'Kind of humbug,' said a Honolulu resident who asked to remain anonymous. 'They got to get 'em together, you know. Space 'em out. Maybe take a break sometime, do one project at a time.' An ʻAiea resident said she tries to plan ahead. 'I'm prepared, knowing that there's going to be road closures. I just time my appointments accordingly,' she said. DOT posts its weekly roadwork schedule every Friday. Officials recommend that drivers check for updates and plan routes before heading out. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Click here to see this weeks scheduled road work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
