#Highways in Hawaii

Highway 19 Paving Continues, Expect Delays

The County of Hawai‘i reports that paving continues on Highway 19 between Hilo and Pepe’ekeo on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

Hwy 130 Informational Meetings Scheduled

The State of Hawai‘i DOT, Highways Division invites the public to participate in two Public Information Meetings for the Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Improvements Project.

Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Lane Dedication

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) held a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 to dedicate the two lanes added to the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.

24-Hour Road Closure on West Kawailani Street

A continuous 24-hour road closure will begin on Monday, July 30, 2018, at 6 a.m. and continue through Friday, August 3, 2018, at 6 p.m. on West Kawailani Street.

HDOT On Track to Meet Pipeline Goal for 2018

HDOT reports that the current balance of unexpended federal funds, also known as the “Pipeline,” is currently down from $758 million in 2014 to $468 million.

Highway 130 Contraflow Trial Begins Monday

The HDOT announces that the contraflow trial on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road (Highway 130) from Kaloli Drive to Shower Drive will begin at 6 a.m., Monday, April 30.

HDOT Planning Highway 130 Contraflow Trial Project

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is developing plans to run a trial northbound contraflow lane during morning hours on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road.

LETTER: Preservation of Existing Roadway Inventory Has Suffered

The Hawaii Department of Transportation decided to defer most roadway capacity projects in 2016.