Friday, June 8, 2012

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SEWER WORK IN DOWTOWN NEXT WEEK

 

(Fri., June 8, 2012) The City's Department of Environmental Services said traffic will be affected next week as construction crews rehabilitate wastewater pipes in the downtown area.

 

         A City contractor will be installing wastewater pipe lining on the following dates and locations:

 

  • June 12:  9 p.m. – 5 a.m.: Beretania & Keeaumoku
  • June 12-13:  9 p.m. – 5 a.m.: Hotel St. & Alakea
  • June 13:  9 p.m. – 5 a.m.: Beretania & Lisbon
  • June 14-15:  9 p.m. – 5 a.m.: Punahou & Beretania         

 

 

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Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV Public Communications Officer, 768-3454

 

 

Thursday, June 7, 2012

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT

 

(Thu., June 7, 2012) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning June 10, 2012, for the Department of Design construction, Civil Division (Construction Management Branch), and Wastewater Division (Construction Management Branch) is listed below.  Road work is normally done between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted.

 

AIEA

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Honomanu St.  Paving Honomanu St.  Permanent striping, adjusting manhole and installing traffic detector loops to follow.

 

HAWAII KAI

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ainakoa Dr, Halekoa Dr, Hind Iuka Dr, Hao St, Kuliouou Rd, Keahole St, Kaluanui Rd, Kealahou St, Halemaumau St, Naio St, Kainui Dr.  Paving Halemaumau St.

 

HONOLULU

Ala Moana Blvd / Auahi Street Sewer Rehab, Phase 1:  Rehabilitation of 36" sewer line along Ala Moana Boulevard between Ahui Street and Ward Avenue

            (Estimated completion date, June 2012)

 

Houghtailing Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation and rehabilitation of sewer lines and construction of new manholes along School Street.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through June 2012)

 

Kalakaua Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of new 8" and 10" sewer line along Kalakaua Avenue between Philip Street and Kapiolani.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through June 2012)

 

Kalihi/Nuuanu Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1J (Area 8 – Pacific Heights)  Rehabilitation of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 6" and 2,300 linear feet of 8" sewer lines by cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method.  A number of deteriorated manholes will also be repaired.  Star Road, Pacific Heights Road, Laniloa Road, Booth Road, and Hiolani Place will be affected.  Construction signs and police traffic control will be present.

            (Estimated completion date, February 2013)

 

King Street Reconstruction between River Street and Bethel Street, Chinatown:  Rehabilitation of sewer lines and select laterals, sewer manhole frame and cover replacement, excavation; Installation and backfill for new 6", 8" & 12" water lines, fire hydrants, valves, manholes; Installation and backfill for new 6" drain lines, inlets and manhole connections; Excavation and backfill for new gas lines; Demonish existing concrete and A.C. pavements to install new work and adjust manholes & valves boxes to grade. Work will include portions of River Street, Kekaulike Street, Maunakea Street, Smith Street, Nuuanu Street and Bethel Street where they intersect with King Street. Multiple lane closures Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

            (Estimated completion date, May 2013)

 

Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements at Various Locations – Lokahi Street (McCully)  Construct concrete drain inlets, concrete drain catch basins, connect to existing drain line, and install drain pipes.

            (Estimated Completion Date, continuing through June 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 6A – McCully, Makiki, Moilili Areas  The work includes localized reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of the streets indicated below; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways are included; tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings and adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade.  The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:

 

Ahana Street, from Liona Street to Rycroft Street, Akala Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Akoko Street, from King Street to Young Street, Alder Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street, Algaroba Street, from Lokahi Street to 2128 Algaroba Street, Alohi Way, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Amana Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Artesian Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway, Beverly Court, from Kinau Street to end, Bingham Street, from 360' East of Isenberg Street to Kaialiu Street, Birch Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street

 

Cedar Street, from Rycroft Street to makai end, Church Lane, from King Street to end, Citron Street, from Isenberg Street to ewa end, Coolidge Street, from Isenberg Street to King Street, Coyne Street, from 2121 Coyne Street to University Avenue, Cummins Street, from Queen Street to Waimanu Street, Elm Street, from Pensacola Street to Sheridan Street, Elsie Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Fern Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Isenberg Street, Griffiths Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Hauoli Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hausten Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hihiwai Street, from University Avenue to Kamoku Street, Hoawa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Hoawa Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Fern Street, Hoolai Street, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Hopaka Street, from Kona Street to Piikoi Street

 

Kaaha Street, from University Avenue to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahakai Drive, from Kahakai Drive to Kahakai Drive, Kaheka Street, from Young Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahoaloha Lane, from King Street to Nakookoo Street, Kaialiu Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Kalauokalani Way, from Makaloa Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kalei Road, from Kalele Road to end, Kalo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kamoku Street, from Kaaha Street to Hihiwai Street, Kanunu Street, from Keeaumoku Street to Kalakaua Avenue, Kapaakea Lane, from King Street to end, Kawaiahao Street, from Ward Avenue to Kamakee Street, Kehena Place, from Old Waialea Road to end, Kemole Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Koali Road, from Old Waialae Avenue to mauka end, Kolo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kuikahi Street, from Philip Street to Citron Street, Kuilei Street, from Kapaakea Lane to Waiaka Road

 

Lauiki Street, from Hihiwai Street to Kamoku Street, Lime Street, from Isenberg Street to end, Liona Street, from Cedar Street to Sheridan Street; and from Keeaumoku Street to Kaheka Street, Lokahi Street, from Citron Street to Algaroba Street, Lunalilo Street, from Makiki Street to Keeaumoku Street, Mahi Place, from Puaena Place to end, Mahiai Place, from Mahiai Street to end, Mahiai Street, from Date Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Makahiki Way, from King Street to end, Makaloa Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Piikoi Street, Makiki Street, from Beretania Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Manalo Street, from Waiola Street to Citron Street, Matlock Avenue, from Piikoi Street to Keeaumoku Street, Maunawai Place, from Kapiolani Boulevard to end, Nahaku Place, from Mahiai Street to end,

 

Paani Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Waiola Street, Palm Drive, from King Street to Young Street, Pawaa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Philip Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to 1633 Philip Street, Poha Lane, from Beretania Street to King Street, Poni Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Puaena Place, from University Avenue to end, Pumehana Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Punahou Street, from King Street to Philip Street, Rycroft Street, from Sheridan Street to Pensacola Street, TMK: 2-3-19:60, off of King Street between Kaheka Street and Kalakaua Avenue, Varsity Circle, from Varsity Place to Varsity Place, Varsity Place, from University Avenue to Varsity Circle, Victoria Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Villa Lane, from Beretania Street to Young Street, Waimanu Street, from Ward Avenue to 999 Waimanu Street; and from 1051 Waimanu Street to Piikoi Street, Waiola Street, from Makahiki Way to Manalo Street, Wiliwili Street, from King Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Young Street, from Pensacola Street to Isenberg Street

 

Highway Structure Improvements, Pacific Heights Road Retaining Wall, Vicinity of 2210 Star Road

Removal and reconstruction of approximately 227 L.F. of concrete retaining wall with stone veneer facing; relocate joint utility poles and electrical lines for wall construction; replace existing electrical poles with new poles and lines; relocate existing streetlight fixtures on temporary poles for wall construction; install new streetlight fixtures on new poles; restore AC pavement fronting new wall;

restore pavement markings and markers; relocate existing signs and posts; provide traffic controls during working and non-working hours.

            (Estimated completion date, January 2013)

 

Bridge Rehabilitation at Various Locations I, FY 2009  Puowaina Drive Bridge over Auwaiolimu Street, Bridge No. 236  Repair of spalls in the concrete elements; repair of deteriorated CRM wall; replacement of concrete railing; strengthening concrete bridge sidewalks; shotcrete facing with soil/rock anchors; and miscellaneous repairs..

            (Estimated completion date, January 2013)

 

Saint Louis Heights Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), manhole rehabilitation, and lateral rehabilitation throughout Saint Louis Heights.  The contractor will also install new sewer lines via pipe bursting at 3 locations along Saint Louis Drive and one easement location between Saint Louis Drive and Frank Street.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through June 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 54 – Wilhelmina Rise, 13th Avenue to Matsonia Street  The work includes demolition and reconstruction of the existing PCC pavement and curbs identified on the plan.  Tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary and as identified on the plan.  Adjustment of manholes and frames to grade as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings

 

            (Estimated Completion July 2012)

 

Wilhelmina Rise Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), lateral rehabilitation, and replacement of sewer lines by open trench.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through June 2012)

 

KAILUA

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Aikahi Park.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.  Kaneohe Bay Drive repair completed.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2013)

 

KANEOHE

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Kaneohe: Mokulele Dr and Kaneohe Bay Dr.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal at Mokulele Drive completed.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2013)

 

MAILI

Maili Stream Flood Control Improvements.  Scopt of work: remove and replace existing damaged concrete channel lining; remove and replace existing chain link fence.

            (Estimated completion date, December 2012)

 

MAKAKILO

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Honokai Hale.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2013)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7A – Aahualii Pl, Aahualii St, Ahikoe St, Ahiwa St, Akaawa Pl, Akaawa St, Akaula Pl, Akaula St, Ala Hoi St, Amaui Pl, Anipeahi Pl, Anipeahi St, Aoloko Pl, Aoloko St, Auwaea St, Awawa Pl, Awawa St, Elele Pl, Elele St, Hauone Pl, Hauone St, Helena St, Hoike Ply, Hoike Way, Hoina Pl, Hookeha Pl, Hookeha St, Hookomo St,

Hunekai Pl, Hunekai St, Ihi Pl, Kahea St, Kaiaulu Pl, Kaiaulu St, Kakoo Pl, Kaleo Pl, Kaleo Way, Kewai Pl, Kikaha St, Kinohi Pl, Kohea Pl, Kohea Way, Kohupono St, Kokole Pl, Kokole St, Kuamu St, Leiole St, Leipapa Way, Lihau St, Liolio Pl, Mehani Pl, Mehani St, Mekila St, Moaka St, Nenelea St, Newa Pl, Newa St, Nohohale St, Nohana Pl, Nohana St, Nohopaa St, Nohopono St, Oahi Pl, Oloa Pl, Painiu Pl, Palahia Pl, Palahia St, Palailai Pl, Palailai St, Panana St, Pilipono St, Pueonani St, Puliko Pl, Puliko St, Uahanai Pl, Uahanai St, Ualehei St, Uhiuala St, Ulele Pl, Umena St, Wainohia Pl, Wainohia St, Wainohia Way.  This Rehabilitation of Localized Streets project includes: cold planning; resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements; reconstruction of failed asphalt concrete pavement areas identified by the contractor and confirmed by the City; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers, and street survey monument frame and covers; installation of pavement markers, striping and markings; installation of vehicle detector loops; locating existing manholes, valve boxes, monuments, etc. with GPS survey equipment and providing ArcGIS data files to City Dept. of Planning and Permitting in required data format.

 

NUUANU

Rehabilitation of Kimo Drive Bridge Over Nuuanu Stream, Bridge No. 260  Repair of spalls, concrete guardrails and bridge girders.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through June 2012)

 

PEARL CITY

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Oa St., Pahemo St, Lii Ipo St, Lokowai St, Lokowai Pl, Kanuku Pl, Kanuku St, Olepe Lp, Pahemo Pl, Hekaha St, Honomanu St, Pono St, Ponohale St, Ponohana Lp, Ponokaulike St, Ponokawila Pl, Ponokawila St and Kauhale St intersection.  Resurfacing Hekana St, Kanuku St, & Lii Ipo St.  Paving complete.  Adjusting manholes, permament striping and detector loops remaining.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through June 2012)

 

PEARLRIDGE

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 51 – Moanalua Road, Kaahumanu Street, Hoomaemae Street, and Hoomalu Street:  Cold planing; excavation of existing asphalt concrete pavements; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavements; portland cement concrete pavements; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs and/or gutters; arboricultural work; repair of catch basins; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings; vehicle detector loop installation; and traffic control.

            (Estimated completion date, July 2012)

 

SALT LAKE

Emergency Repairs to Mahiole Street Bridge over Manaiki Stream, Bridge No. 145:  Repair of spall/delamination.

            (Estimated completion date, August 2012)

 

WAHIAWA

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 58 – California Avenue (Kamehameha Highway to mauka end of California Avenue):  Cold planing; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings and vehicle loop detectors; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs, gutters, berms, sidewalks and Driveways; and construction of concrete and asphalt concrete bus pads.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through June 2012)

 

WAIKIKI

Beachwalk Force Main Phase I:  2 Staging pits to be constructed along Ala Wai Boulevard from Kalakaua towards Ala Moana Boulevard for the microtunneling installation of new sewer line.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through April 2012)

 

PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES

 

June 10, 2012 Sunday
11:45AM Starts
1:30PM Ends

EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION sponsored by Roman Catholic Church Diocese of of Honolulu.  The event is expected to have 300 participants.  It will start at St. Theresa Co-Cathedral on School St., to Nuuanu Ave., to Beretania St., to Bishop St., to Fort St. Mall, to end at Cathedral Of Our Lady Of Peace.  Contact:  Rev. William Kunisch 521-1700, Fax:  599-3629, E-mail:  frwilliam@hawaii.rr.com

 

June 10, 2012  Sunday
5:00PM Starts
8:00PM Ends

33RD ANNUAL Pan-Pacific MATSURI Waikiki PARADE sponsored by Kintetsu USA International Express. The event is expected to have  2,000 marchers, 19 vehicles, 3 floats & 4 bands.  It will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga Rd./Fort DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.   Contact:  Eric Ishizuka 926-8177 x 279, Fax: 923-1570 For more info, visit their website:  http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/   

 

June 15, 2012 Friday
6:00PM Starts
10:00PM Ends

I LOVE CHINATOWN STREET FEST sponsored by Hanks Cafe Honolulu. The event is expected to have 300+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 6 pm for event. The event will close: 1)NUUANU AVENUE, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Pauahi St. to King St., 2)HOTEL STREET, all traffic lanes, from Bethel St. to Smith St. Contact: James Tenant 526-1410, E-mail:  james.tennant@hotmail.com

 

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Contact: Department of Design and Construction, Civil Design Division, Construction Management - 768-8839, Wastewater Management Division, Construction Management - 768-8794, Department of Transportation Services, TST Division 768-8391.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

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BROTHER NOLAND AND MIKE KAAWA TO HIGHLIGHT OCEAN MONTH

 

(Wed., June 6, 2012)—Local recording artists Brother Noland and Mike Kaawa will perform at the opening of Ka 'ike o ka Moana: The Knowledge of the Ocean exhibit, on June 14, at 5 p.m. at Honolulu Hale.

 

The ocean-themed exhibit will feature educational displays and art in celebration of National Ocean Month. The Waikiki Aquarium and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are providing educational displays and art work by Sunday Drawing in Manoa and the University of Hawaii Manoa Dance and Youth Theater. The exhibit runs from June 12 - 28, and is free and open to the public. Honolulu Hale, at 530 South King Street, is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

On June 1, 2012, President Obama proclaimed June as National Ocean Month to highlight the importance of healthy oceans to all Americans.

 

            Brother Noland, an innovative and influential musician, is deeply involved in preserving Hawaiian culture and stewardship of our natural environment. He works with at-risk children and his music spreads a positive message to all. Ki ho'alu master Mike Kaawa, has worked with prominent artists and groups over his four decades as a performer. His playing and singing style expresses his dedication to Hawaiian culture.

 

            Ka 'ike o ka Moana: The Knowledge of the Ocean is presented by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts with support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority. For more information call (808) 768-MOCA (6622).

 

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Contact: Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts at 768-6622.

 

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

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WAIANAE COAST NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 24 CANCELS MEETING

 

(Tue., June 5, 2012) − The Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board No. 24 has cancelled their meeting tonight (June 5, 2012) due to their meeting facility being utilized by the Red Cross as an emergency shelter for residents affected by the Waianae wildland fire. The board's next scheduled regular meeting is July 3, 2012.

 

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Contact:  Bryan Mick, Neighborhood Commission Office, 768-3717

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                           June 5, 2012

 

 

WAIPAHU'S OPEN MARKET CHANGES LOCATION FOR ONE WEEK ONLY

 

(Tue., June 5, 2012)—The City's People's Open Market at Waipahu District Park will be held at  Hans L'Orange Neighborhood Park on Tuesday, June 12, from 8:15  to 9:15 a.m.  The popular open market will resume operations at Waipahu District Park the following week, June 19. 

 

            For more information, contact David Lee, at 522-7088.

 

 

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KAMEHAMEHA DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

 

(Tue., June 5, 2012) — City offices will be closed on Monday, June 11, 2012 in observance of King Kamehameha I Day, a state holiday.

 

·       Emergency ambulance, fire, lifeguard and police services will be available.

·       Municipal golf courses, the zoo and botanical gardens will be open.

·       Regular Monday refuse collections will be made and landfills/transfer stations will be open.

·       TheBus will operate on its state holiday schedule.  (For route and schedule information, go to www.thebus.org, or call 848-5555.)

·       The People's Open Markets will not be held.

·       Neal Blaisdell Box office will be closed.

·       Satellite City Halls will be closed.

·       Traffic lanes will not be coned.

·       On-street parking will be free, except for meters on Kalakaua Avenue along Kapiolani Park.

 

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  You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 06/05/12 Rags, Newspapers Cause SSO in Kalihi
 

RAGS, NEWSPAPERS CAUSE SEWER OVERFLOW

 

(Tue., June 5, 2012) – The City's Department of Environmental Services responded this morning to a sanitary sewer overflow in Kalihi.

 

            Rags and newspapers clogged an 8-inch sewer pipe causing 1,225 gallons of untreated wastewater out a manhole at 2135 Wilson Street.  The spill entered a storm drain at 2105 Wilson Place that leads to Kalihi Stream.

 

            The call came in at 9:55 a.m. and an ENV crew secured the site at 10:24 a.m.

 

            ENV notified the state Department of Health.  Warning signs and water sampling is underway.  Crews cleaned, disinfected and deodorized the affected area.

 

 

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Contact:  Markus Owens, Public Communications Officer, ENV 768-3454

Monday, June 4, 2012

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BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY VALVE REPAIR ON JUNE 8 TO AFFECT
WAIALUA WATER SERVICE OVERNIGHT

(Monday, June 4, 2012)---Repairs to a valve for an 8-inch water main at 67-215 Farrington Highway will leave about 150 homes in Waialua without water from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8th until 4:00 a.m. Saturday morning on June 9th.  The Board of Water Supply (BWS) scheduled this necessary repair work during non-peak water use times in an effort to minimize the impact to the community. 

Water customers from the intersection of Farrington Highway and Kahui Street down to 67-395 Farrington Highway are advised to store enough water for cooking, drinking, and sanitation needs for the duration of the repair.  The affected area includes homes along Kuhi Street and Place, Mamua Place, Puuiki Street, and Ku Place.  A water wagon will be positioned at 67-174 Farrington Highway fronting the Waialua United Church of Christ.  The valve repair is not expected to result in any lane closures on Farrington Highway in Waialua.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES

FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY WORK IN URBAN HONOLULU

 

(Mon., June 4, 2012) − The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) wants to inform drivers that archaeological survey work continues next week in the urban Honolulu area for the rail transit project.

 

Motorists are advised of lane closures related to the survey work being conducted in the Kalihi, downtown Honolulu, and Kakaako areas.

 

Work will require lane closures during non-peak traffic hours, including possible night work in approved areas.

 

For the safety of both the work crews and motorists, the public is advised to proceed with caution through these areas. Drivers should anticipate possible traffic delays or use alternate routes during work hours, and provide a safe distance between themselves and the construction workers and equipment.

 

Work for the week of Sunday, June 3, through Saturday, June 9, will take place at the following locations:

 

  • Dillingham Boulevard between McNeill Street and Akepo Lane from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Nimitz Highway between River Street and Halekauwila Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Kaaahi Street between Kaaahi Place and Kaamahu Place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Kamehameha Highway between Middle Street and Laumaka Street from 7:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

 

    The City is conducting the archaeological survey work along the urban Honolulu section of the Honolulu rail transit route to identify potential archaeological, historical and cultural resources. The archaeological work will aid rail project staff in their design of the elevated rail guideway.

 

    Trenching work will take place at various locations along the Honolulu rail route between Middle Street in Kalihi and Ala Moana Center. Contractors Cultural Surveys Hawaii Inc. and Royal Contracting Co. are conducting the fieldwork.

 

    The survey work will be completed before rail construction begins in the urban Honolulu area, as specified under the rail project's programmatic agreement relating to cultural and historic resources.

 

    For updates on construction work days and times, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

 

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Media Contact: Scott Ishikawa, (808) 768-6172, cell: (808) 227-2350.