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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
- Yahoo
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
10-05-2025
- Automotive
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Groundbreaking set for Farrington Highway widening project
HONOLULU (KHON2) — State transportation officials are set to break ground Friday on a long-anticipated project to widen a busy stretch of Farrington Highway in West Oahu. Hawaii reaches landmark settlement with big pharma The Hawaii Department of Transportation will begin work on the three-mile project, which runs from Kapolei Golf Course Road near the University of Hawaii – West Oahu to Old Fort Weaver Road.A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m., with state officials expected to highlight how the improvements will ease congestion and support the growing community. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The project is part of a broader effort to improve traffic flow and road safety in one of Oahu's fastest-growing regions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
DOT: Free Wi-Fi is now available at Molokai Airport
State officials say free Wi-Fi is now available at Molokai Airport, which should be accessible throughout the terminal via Hawaiian Telcom. The Hawaii Department of Transportation said the fiber optic network infrastructure was installed through its 'HI Connect Broadband Project.' Service through Hawaiian Telcom began on April 17. Travelers should select 'HI Connect Free Wi-Fi ' in the list of available networks. The network should be able to accommodate video streaming and downloads by multiple users. 'Air travel is a necessity for Molokai residents to access medical care and other resources, ' said state Sen. Lynn DeCoite in a news release. 'Access to free internet while waiting for flights can help make these essential trips more efficient and comfortable. I appreciate HDOT working to connect Molokai Airport.' The 'HI Connect Broadband Project ' also improved broadbrand infrastructure along roads in Kalihi, Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha on Oahu ; in Puna and Kau on Hawaii island ; and in Kapaa, Kauai. 'Wi-Fi has been available at our larger, busier airports since 2018, ' said DOT Director Ed Sniffen in the release. 'Offering this free service at Molok 'i Airport is part of our efforts to make meaningful, cost-effective improvements at our facilities for local travelers.' Don 't miss out on what 's happening ! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It 's FREE ! Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser 's and Google 's and. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. 0 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
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HNL takes off: Upgrades to modernize Honolulu's aging airport
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu's airport is set to undergo a wave of upgrades, promising travelers a more comfortable and cultural experience. It's the gateway to paradise, but plans are underway to make Honolulu's airport feel like part of the vacation. Facial recognition at airports: 9 things to know before you get in line 'Whether it's inter-island, or whether you're going to trans Pacific, you gotta fly. You want to make sure that our experiences, our collective experiences, here are better for everybody,' said Ed Sniffen, Hawaii Department of Transportation Director. Likely one of the first and biggest changes you will see in the mauka terminal is the expansion of the Hawaiian Airlines lounge, which will be five times the size of the old lounge. The new premium lounge is set to open in 2027 and is part of Alaska Air Group's strategic plan to consolidate lobby space following the merger with Hawaiian Airlines. Beyond the terminals, Lobbies 5 through 8 will be undergoing $60 million in renovations, including relocating the baggage handling system to the back of the ticketing area. 'It gives us a better, spacious feel in the front side, more of a better operation for the airlines themselves, and just better experience overall,' said new artwork on the walls will tell the story of Hawaii, addressing critics who say the airport lacks any strong cultural identity. A line up of recognized restaurants and bars are touching down, including Panda Express at the end of May, Alan Wong's, MW, Aloha Plate and Waialua Bar and Cafe next year. Also coming soon, a build-out of the Diamond Head concourse to match the improvements at the mauka concourse. Behind the scenes, critical systems are getting attention, too. About half of the $1.78 billion in the capital improvement budget the state legislature earmarked for airports next year, will go towards airfield improvements. 'They've done a lot of emergency repairs that we had to do because of the failing pavements, and we want to make sure that for the next 35 to 50 years, we don't have to worry about it anymore,' said Sniffen. Ten million dollars will be used to upgrade airport rescue and firefighting operations, that can be used to support local firefighters in an emergency. Check out more news from around Hawaii 'There's bigger planes coming in with more fuel. We got to make sure we're ready to be safe in these areas. and that's statewide,' said Sniffen. The DOT is also looking into ways to improve technology at the airport to stop it from feeling like a layover from the past. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
