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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
H-1 to have full closure this weekend. What you need to know
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is closing the westbound H-1 Freeway Airport Viaduct for nighttime construction on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. The full closure begins at 11 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m. each day. It's all part of the ongoing improvement project for the viaduct. Hawaiian Airlines to enforce new 'no-show' policy starting May 15 Here is what you need to know. Know where the closure starts and ends The entire westbound section of the H-1 Airport Viaduct will close between the Keehi Interchange and the Pearl Harbor Interchange. During the closure, no westbound traffic will be allowed on that stretch of freeway. Hawaiʻi's best ice cream shops help cool off the rising heat Plan ahead for detours On-ramps to the viaduct from Lunalilo Freeway, Nimitz Highway and Kamehameha Highway will also be closed. Drivers should use Nimitz Highway as a detour. The Rodgers Boulevard on-ramp from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will remain open, but the Aolele Street on-ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday until 1 a.m. more weekend lane closures Even outside of the full closures, three right lanes on the westbound viaduct remain closed on weekends. This ongoing lane restriction will continue until mid-June, so plan accordingly if you travel that route. It's your chance to have dessert with Dolly Parton Construction crews will be installing expansion joints This part of the project involves working on the concrete deck and placing expansion joints across the road surface. This work is necessary to support the long-term structure of the freeway. Always follow safety signs and updates HDOT urges all drivers to obey traffic signs and barriers. Special duty police officers will be on site. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 Click for updates or sign up for alerts through GovDelivery. All work is weather-dependent and subject to schedule changes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hawaiʻi residents: Get your REAL ID before May 7
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Calling all Hawaiʻi residents. If you haven't updated to a REAL ID yet, now is the time to do so because you only have one week left. Starting May 7, all travelers will need a REAL ID to fly within the United States and to enter certain federal facilities. As REAL ID deadline looms, here's what happens if you don't have one Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen said this is the final extension given by the Department of Homeland Security for residents to become REAL ID compliant. Officials said that out of over one million residents with driver's licenses or state IDs, only about 60,000 do not have a real ID-compliant ID. 'That's a significant number of people that we got into the program and of those 60,000, only about 30,000 don't have a state complaint ID. The great thing is, we've been working really hard with TSA, who's helping us out to ensure that anybody who isn't REAL ID compliant has other alternative means to get through these airport facilities,' Sniffen said. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Those who are not REAL ID compliant after May 7 can still choose from 15 other acceptable forms of identification. The full list can be found on TSA's website. 'If you don't have one of those items, please make sure you allow yourself plenty of extra time to arrive at the airport, as you may have to undergo additional screening,' explained Nanea Vasta, TSA Federal Security Director for Pacific Airports. The screening process would be done over the phone with the National Vetting Center, where travelers will be asked questions to verify their identity. Check out more news from around Hawaii Officials said those unable to pass that process would not be able to travel. You can tell if you have a REAL ID by looking for a star in the upper right corner of your driver's license or state ID. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Damaged utility pole in Kailua causes heavy traffic
KAILUA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A utility pole near a fast food restaurant on Kailua Road was struck down by a motorist on the afternoon of March 7, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation. The pole is currently blocking the Kailua-bound lane of the road, and all Kailua-bound lanes are closed down as crews work on repairing the Honolulu Police Department is working on diverting motorists away from the scene using alternative routes until a contraflow lane can be established. As of 4:36 p.m., there is no estimated time for completion for the fixing of the utility pole. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
