Friday, March 21, 2014

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March 21, 2014

 

Traffic Advisory: Lane closures for Honolulu rail transit project

 

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) would like to inform drivers about lane closures next week related to design and construction work for the Honolulu rail transit project. Motorists are advised that work along the 20-mile rail route from East Kapolei to Ala Moana Center will require lane closures during non-peak traffic hours.

 

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 their vehicles and workers and equipment.

 

EWA

 

Farrington Highway between Kualakai Parkway (North-South Road) and Old Fort Weaver Road is closed in both directions through April for utility relocation and column work for the elevated rail guideway. The 24/7 road closure allows work crews to safely relocate major utility lines along a narrow two-lane stretch of Farrington Highway, just west of the Kahi Mohala Behavioral Center. Drivers traveling between East Kapolei and the Ewa/Waipahu region will still be able to use either the H-1 Freeway on the north end of Kualakai Parkway, or Kapolei Parkway on the south end.

The contractor will conduct staggered lane closures of the eastbound and westbound lanes along Farrington Highway between the Kunia Road overpass and Old Fort Weaver Road Loop from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28.

 

H-1 WAIAWA INTERCHANGE

 

The two far left eastbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway at the Waiawa Interchange (H-1/H-2 merge near Leeward Community College) will be closed overnight starting from 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 until 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 26 for preparation work of rail construction in the area later this year. The first H-1 eastbound lane will close at 8 p.m., with the second lane closing at 9 p.m.

 

WAIPAHU

 

Left turns from Farrington Highway onto Leoku Street (near Don Quijote) will be restricted from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. during utility relocation work. Leoku Street motorists attempting to cross Farrington Highway during those same hours will also be detoured.

 

The westbound lanes of Farrington Highway fronting Westgate Shopping Plaza between Pupukahi Street and Waikele Road will be closed from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. for utility relocation work. Westbound drivers will be diverted to a temporary lane.

 

No lane closures will take place in the Waipahu area on Wednesday evening, March 26 because of the Prince Kuhio Day holiday.

PEARL CITY

 

Various parts of the outside lanes along Kamehameha Highway in both directions in Pearl City and Aiea will be closed from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 between 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of utility line work.

 

Overnight lane closures will take place along Kamehameha Highway between Waimano Home Road and Kuala Street from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 between 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility relocation work:

  • Two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway will be closed during those hours.
  • The intersection of Acacia Road and Kamehameha Highway will also be closed on those same weeknights beginning at 9 p.m.

 

Two westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway between Waimano Home Road and Puu Poni Street will be closed overnight from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 between 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

 

Overnight lane closures will take place along Kamehameha Highway between Kuleana Road and Puu Poni Street near the HECO-Waiau power plant from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility relocation work:

  • Only one westbound lane of Kamehameha Highway will be open during these hours. Westbound traffic will be diverted to a temporary lane along Kamehameha Highway during the closure.
  • Eastbound and westbound left turns from Kamehameha Highway at the intersection of Kuleana Road, along with U-turns, will also be restricted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

AIEA

 

Lane closures will take place along Kamehameha Highway between Hekaha and Kanuku streets near Best Buy:

  • The inside eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway between Hekaha and Kanuku streets will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week until the end of March.

Lane closures will take place along Kamehameha Highway between Lipoa Place and Pali Momi Street near Pearl Kai Shopping Center:

  • The inside eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway between Lipoa Place and Pali Momi Street will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Two westbound lanes and an additional eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway in the same vicinity will be closed from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 between 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
  • One westbound lane of Kamehameha Highway will be closed Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

KALIHI/IWILEI

 

Overnight lane closures will take place at the following locations for soil testing:

  • The left lanes of Dillingham Boulevard in both the eastbound and westbound directions between Waiakamilo Road and Alakawa Street (near Iwilei Costco) from Sunday, March 23 to Thursday, March 27 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning.

 

DOWNTOWN/KAKAAKO

 

Road closures will take place this weekend in downtown Honolulu on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 between 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. for trench work:

  • Punchbowl Street will be closed between Pohukaina Street and Ala Moana Boulevard. Drivers heading south on Punchbowl Street are asked to use either Halekauwila or Pohukaina streets as detours.

 

Overnight lane closures will take place in downtown Honolulu from Sunday, March 23 to Thursday, March 27 between 9:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. for soil testing:

  • Left lane of Nimitz Highway in both eastbound and westbound directions between Nuuanu Avenue and Kekaulike Street.

 

Intermittent lane closures will take place at the following locations in Kaka'ako from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for electrical testing work:

  • Punchbowl Street between Halekauwila Street and Ala Moana Boulevard
  • Pohukaina Street in either the eastbound or westbound directions between Punchbowl Street and Coral Street
  • Southbound lanes of Cooke Street between Queen Street and Pohukaina Street
  • One eastbound lane of Waimanu Street between Queen Street and Pensacola Street
  • One southbound lane of Pensacola Street between Kona Street and Waimanu Street

 

For updates on 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.

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March 21, 2014

 

Road Work Weekly Report

 

Scheduled road work for the week beginning March 23 for the Department of Design and 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 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

 

EWA BEACH

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7B – Ewa Village

Alaiki St, Ala Loa St, Alana St, Alanui Mauka Pl, Alanui Mauka St, Auwaha St, Bond St, Bryan St, Burke St, Ekemauu St, Halolani St, Hapaiko St, Garton St, Halemano St, Hapua St, Hei Pl, Hookahe Pl, Hoopio St, Hulili St, Imelda St, Kamahoi St, Karayan St, Kikoo St, Kuali St, Kuapuu St, Kupeleko Pl, Kuuwelu Pl, Lako St, Lauo St, Lehu St, Luahine St, Luluka St, Lunanui St, Mahamoe St, Malako St, Maliko St, Miula St, Nale St, Niulelo Pl, Oha St, Olehala St, Oohao St, Orrick St, Paaniana St, Paeheulu St, Paekii St, Paeko St, Pahe St, Paheahea St, Pahika St, Park Row, Pepper Row, Pihi St, Pipeline St, Pohakulepo St, Pualoalo Pl, Pualu St, Puhiko St, Punako St, Puuhala St, Sisal St, Tenney St, Uluhui St and Wili St.

 

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.

Paving complete. Adjusting manholes and placing permanent striping on various streets is on going.  Varona Village area will be included.

 

Rehabilitation Of Streets – Renton Road (Between Kapolei Parkway and Asing Park)

The project involves (1) road reconstruction and resurfacing; (2) curb, gutter and catch basin reconstruction; (3) pavement striping, markings and markers; (4) tree trimming and root pruning; adjustment of manholes and utility boxes to new finish grade; (5) installation of speed bumps.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through March 2014)

 

HAWAII KAI

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 25 (Lunalilo Home Road & Mariners Cove):  The work includes localized reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of the streets indicated below; reconstruction of identified curbs and gutters are included; tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary under the guidance of qualified arborist; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings and adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade.  Mariners Cove and Portlock paving complete; and continue constructing concrete bus pads along Lunalilo Home Road; continue paving between Wailua Street and Hawaii Kai Drive.

The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:

 

Wailua Street from Hawaii Kai Drive to Lunalilo Home Road, Lunalilo Home Road from Portlock Road to Wainiha Street – mauka intersection, Hawaii Kai Drive from Lunalilo Home Road to Kamilo Street, Kamilo Street from Hawaii Kai Drive to Hawaii Kai Drive, Niumalu Loop from Kamilo Street to Kamilo Street, Hoopii Place from Niumalu Loop to End, Kukuii Street from Kamilo Street to Niumalu Loop, Naakea Street from Kamilo Street to Kamilo Street, Olohena Street from Niumalu Loop to Naakea Street, Halaula Place from Kamilo Street to End, Naakea Place from Naakea Street to End, Kokomo Place from Kamilo Street to End, Opoi Street from Niumalu Loop to Kamilo Street, Paoo Street from Niumalu Loop to Kamilo Street.

            (Estimated completion date, March 2014)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 71 (Lunalilo Home Road Kalanianaole Highway to Kealahou Street: The work includes reconstruction and resurfacing of the asphalt roadway; reconstruction of identified curbs and gutters; tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary under the guidance of qualified arborist; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade and reinstallation of traffic loop detectors.

            (Estimated completion date, September 2014)

 

HONOLULU

Airport Sewer Rehabilitation / Reconstruction, Phase 2  CIPP rehabilitation of 36" sewer lines along Aolele Street, from Rodgers Blvd to Lagoon Drive.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through December 2014)

 

Ala Moana Blvd./Auahi Street Sewer Rehab, Phase 2  Rehabilitation of approx. 1,980 LF of existing 6'x6' box sewer along Auahi Street from Kamani Street to Keawe Street including relocation of existing waterlines;  installation of 210LF of new 6" sewer line at 711 Ala Moana Blvd.;  and rehabilitation of existing concrete manholes including abandonment of existing 36" sewer line along Ala Moana Blvd.

(Estimated completion of all other work at June 2014)

 

Hobron Lane Drain Outfall, Improvements:  Installation of two Check Valves inside existing 18-inch RCP Class III drain lines per manufacturer's installation manual. NTP – January 27, 2014

            (Estimated Completion Date May 2014)

 

Kapiolani Boulevard Reconstruction (South Street to Ward Avenue): The project will reconstruct the asphalt pavement section and construct new Portland Cement Concrete pavement bus lanes in both directions; reconstruct existing curbs and gutters; reset and installation of rock curbs; installation of a new street lighting and traffic signal system and ancillary pull boxes.  The work includes the coordinating and performing trimming tree canopies and root pruning as necessary under the guidance of certified/qualified arborist.  Also, included will be the adjustment of existing utilities to grade, and permanent pavement markings; and restoration of the traffic loop sensors.  Concrete bus lane, paving and street lights complete; installing traffic signal fiber optic.

            (Estimated completion, continuing through March 2014)

 

Mapunapuna Industrial Subdivision Phase One of Tidal Flooding Remediation Program: Remove existing flap gates and install new check valves at outlet pipes in State channel fronting Kam Highway. Construct new DMH upstream of new check valves.  Re-grade swale and adjust existing D.I. frame / cover to provide positive runoff flow into existing Drain system. Reconstruct concrete wall at outlet pipes at State channel. Remove debris and sediment from existing storm drains and channel area. Dewater State channel and install temporary dewatering dams. Restore existing chain link fence at outlet area. At the intersection of Ahua Street and Awaawaloa Street, provide permanent concrete plug in existing 24" DL.

            (Estimated completion, continuing through March 2014)

 

Palani Avenue Drainage Improvements  Installation of drainage pipes, drainage structures, and check valves within Date Street and Palani Avenue. 

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through March 2014)

 

Rehabilitation of Saint Louis Drive Bridge, Bridge No. 334:  Repair of concrete delamination, spalls and cracks on the existing bridge structure; repair of expansion joints; installation of painted steel guardrail extension; and miscellaneous repairs.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through March 2014)

 

Wilder Avenue and Metcalf Street Sewer Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation work of approximately 640 feet of 6" sewer along Wilder Avenue, between Metcalf Street and Evelyn Lane.  One lane closure westbound Monday through Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through March 2014)

 

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, continuing through March 2014)

 

Aalapapa Way Roadway Improvements:  Construction of a reinforced soil retaining wall, reconstructing pavement with City Mix #4, Asphalt Concrete Pavement, Asphalt Concrete Base and Aggregate Base Course.  24/7 road closure – excavate, install guardrail and geogrid

            (Estimated completion date, May 2014)

 

KAIMUKI

Rehabilitation Of Streets, Unit 57 – Kaimuki area

The work includes reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of streets; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and bus pads; tree trimming, root pruning and tree removal as necessary; pavement markings and markers, installation of vehicular detector loops, adjustment of street monuments to new finish grade, and adjustment / reconstruction of utility manhole / valve box frames and covers to new finish grade.

 

The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:  Waialae Avenue from Kapahulu Avenue to 17th Avenue; 5th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 6th Avenue from Harding Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 7th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 8th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 9th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 10th Avenue section crossing H-1 Freeway; 11th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 12th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 13th Avenue from Keanu Street to Claudine Street; 14th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Keanu Street; 15th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Noeau Street; 16th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to end (mauka side); 17th Avenue H-1 Freeway to Noeau Street; and Moi Way, Anuhea Place, Ekaha Avenue, Hoku Avenue, Keanu Street, Noeau Street, Claudine Street, Koko Head Drive.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2014)

 

KANEOHE

Rehabilitation of Streets Unit 69 – Lilipuna Road  The work entails the resurfacing of Lilipuna Road from Kamehameha Highway (South End) to Kamehameha Highway (North End).  Some reconstruction of concrete curbs and gutters have been identified within the project limits and are generally associated with roots the require trimming by a qualified arborist.  The removal on one (1) street tree may be necessary and can only be judge during construction.  Other work includes adjusting utility frames and cover to grade, reinstalling pavement markings and traffic loop sensors

            (Estimated completion date, March 3, 2014)

 

MAPUNAPUNA

Seismic Retrofit of City Bridge, Kikowaena Street Bridge, Bridge No. 102

The project includes seismic retrofit of Kikowaena Street Bridge (Bridge No. 102). Work includes construction of concrete members, traffic control measures, restoration of pavement and pavement markings, and erosion control work.  Night work: hours 8:00 pm to 4:30 am (Sun - Thu); bridge closed to traffic.

            (Estimated completion date, May 2014)

 

MILILANI

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Aelike Pl, Aelike St, Ahahuina Pl, Ahea Pl, Ahea St, Ahikao St, Ahohui St, Ahokele St, Ahulili St, Ailona St, Ainakuai Pl, Ainamakua Dr, Ainana Pl, Ainana Way, Akaluli St, Akeake St, Alakaina St, Alaoki Pl, Alaoki St, Alaume Pl, Alaume St, Alenale Pl, Anuanu St, Aoakua St, Auina Pl, Auina St, Haakualiki Pl, Haakualiki St, Haike Pl, Hakala St, Halehaku Pl, Halekua St, Haike Pl, Hakala St, Halehaku Pl, Halekua St, Halelau Pl, Haloku Pl, Haloku St, Hoahiahi Pl, Hoahui St, Hoailona Pl, Hoailona St, Hoakua Pl, Hoaluhi Pl, Hoani Pl, Holokia Pl, Hololani St, Hololea St, Hookaau St, Hookanahe St, Hookowa Pl, Hookowa St, Hookupu St, Hoomua St, Hooni Pl, Hoonui Pl, Iimi Pl, Kaapeha St, Kahanui St, Kahele Pl, Kahele St, Kahonua St, Kahualea St, Kailewa St, Kamalino St, Kanae St, Koliliko St, Konaku St, Koolua Pl, Koolua Way, Kopalani St, Kowa St, Kuahaua Pl, Kuahewa St, Kuanoni Pl, Kuanoni Way, Kuaoa St, Kuauli St, Kuauna Pl, Kuena St, Kuhea St, Kuikepa Pl, Kuinehe Pl, Kukini Pl, Lahui Pl, Lahui St, Lapaiki St, Lauae St, Lehiwa Dr, Liho St, Lilii Pl, Luaehu Pl, Luaehu St, Makaikai Pl, Makaikai St, Malielie Pl, Malielie St, Meahou St, Meanui St, Milia Pl, Milia St, Mua Pl, Naaualii Pl, Ohi St, Oliliko St, Paea St, Paeli Pl, Pakau St, Puakai Pl, Puneki Pl, Puneki St, Puneki Way, Puulu St, Ulahea Pl, Ulahea St, Ululele Pl:

 

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; arboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.

 

Slurry sealing Haloku St, Ahulili St, Kukini Pl, Kuinehe Pl, Ahokele St and Kuaoa St. Permanent striping to follow.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through March 2014)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 68 (Meheula Parkway and Anania Drive):  The work includes reconstruction and resurfacing of the asphalt roadway; reconstruction of identified curbs and gutters; tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary under the guidance of qualified arborist; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade and reinstallation of traffic loop detectors.

            (Estimated completion date, December 2014)

 

NUUANU

Rehabilitation of Nuuanu Avenue Bridge, Bridge No. 251:  Repair to concrete spalls and delaminations; and increase guardrail height.

            (Estimated completion date April 2014)

 

PALOLO

Kuahea Street Interim Repair, Vicinity of 2395 Kuahea Street: Removing and replacing existing asphalt concrete pavement, extending excavation about 4.5 feet below pavement surface and backfilling with geogrid reinforced soil mat and light weight geofoam structural material, relocating existing gas, water, and sewer lines with new manholes and/or thrust blocks, and installing 6-inch diameter underdrain.

            (Estimated completion date, April 2014)

 

WAIAU

Waiau Area Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction – Kuleana Place, Kaulike Drive, Kauhihau Place, and Hile Place:  Excavation and replacement of approx. 728LF of 8" sewer main including reconnection of existing sewer laterals;  installation of new sewer manholes and rehabilitation of existing sewer manholes;  and restoration of existing asphalt pavements, driveways, sidewalks, and curbs.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through March 2014)

 

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, continuing through March 2014)

 

Waikiki Sewers Rehabilitation/Reconstruction:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), manhole rehabilitation, and lateral rehabilitation along Kuhio Avenue between Namahana Street Kapuni Street.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through March 2014)

 

WAIMALU

Waimalu Stream Maintenance Dredging   Project consists of maintenance dredging of accumulated sediment in Waimalu Stream and Punanani Channel.  Dredged material will be disposed of at designated ocean disposal site and upland location.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through March 2014)

 

WAIPIO

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 47, Waipio  The work includes reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of streets; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, tree trimming, root pruning and tree removal as necessary; pavement markings and markers, restoration of vehicular detector loops, adjustment of street monuments to new finish grade, and adjustment / reconstruction of utility manhole / valve box frames and covers to finish grade.

The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:  Ka Uka Boulevard, Ukee Street, Waipio Uka Street, Moaniani Street, Lumikula Street, Kuala Street (Waiawa), Acacia Road (Waiawa)

            (Estimated completion date, December 2014)

 

PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES

 

January 24, 2014 Friday
6:00PM Starts
9:00PM End
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CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION, LION DANCES sponsored by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. The event is expected to have 5,000 + participants. Traffic will be diverted starting 5:30 pm. There will be lion dance groups visiting various businesses in area bounded by River St., on west side, Beretania St., on north side, Bethel St., on east side, & Nimitz Hwy. on south side. All streets will be closed for lion dances. They will reopen approximately 9 to 9:30 pm.  Contact: Leonard Kam  479-9331  For more info, check out their website:  http://www.chinatownhi.com/?q=node/224

 

January 25, 2014 Saturday
8:00AM Starts
10:00AM End
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NEWMAN CENTER FUN RUN/WALK sponsored by the Newman Center.  The event is expected to have 200 runners.  The event will start at St. Francis School grounds, to Pamoa Rd., to Alaula Way., to Woodlawn Dr., to Kahaloa Dr., to U turn at Manoa Valley Field, to Kahaloa Dr., to Woodlawn Dr., to Alaula Way, to Pamoa Rd., end at Newman Center on UH campusContact:  Vincent Costello 988-2379, Fax:  988-1752, E-mail:  zawalo@aol.com

 

January 25, 2014 Saturday
9:00AM Starts
11:00PM End
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NIGHT IN CHINATOWN STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by the Chinatown Merchants Association. The event is expected to have 15,000 + participants. Traffic will be diverted starting 5:30 am for setup. The event will close all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas: 1) MAUNAKEA ST., Beretania St to King St., 2) PAUAHI ST., River St to Nuuanu Ave., 3) HOTEL ST, Richards St. to River St., 4) SMITH ST, Pauahi St. to Beretania St.  Contact: Gifford Chang 951-0350, Fax:  951-0352, E-mail:  giffordchang@yahoo.com  For more info, visit their website: www.chinatownhi.com   

 

January 25, 2014 Saturday
4:00PM Starts
6:00PM End
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NIGHT IN CHINATOWN PARADE sponsored by the Chinatown Merchants Association. Parade will consist of 200 marchers, 20 vehicles & 2 bands. It will start at Richards St./Hotel St., to Hotel St., ewa bound to end at Smith St.  Contact: Gifford Chang 951-0350, Fax:  951-0352.  E-mail:  giffordchang@yahoo.com  For more info, visit their website: www.chinatownhi.com   

 

January 25, 2014 Saturday
6:30PM Starts
11:30PM End
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PRO BOWL BLOCK PARTY sponsored by City & County of Honolulu /WIA/NFL. The event is expected to have 5,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Lewers St to Kealohilani Ave.  One mauka lane on Kalakaua Ave. will be closed from 8 am for booth setup.  Traffic will be diverted at Lewers St. starting 4 pm for event. Contact: Rick Schneider 734-6900, Email: rick@eventsint.com

 

January 26, 2014 Sunday
7:00AM Starts
11:00AM End
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SHARON'S RUN/WALK 5K/10K Ride sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii.  For the Run: The event is expected to have 450 runners.  The 5K will start at KCC, to Diamond Head Rd., to Kahala Ave., turnaround near Ft. Ruger Park and back to finish at Kapiolani Community College (KCC) Parking Lot E 10K- continue to Kahala Ave., to turnaround at Kealaolu St., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to finish at KCC Parking Lot. Contact: Ed Kemper 225-2965, Fax: 792-5193 E-mail: egh@hawaiiepilepsy.com  For the Bike Ride: The event is expected to have 200 cyclists.  It will start at Kapiolani Community College (KCC) Lot, to Diamond Head Rd., to Kahala Ave., to Kealaolu St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Lunalilo Home Rd., to Hawaii Kai Dr., to Kealahou St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Keolu Dr., to Wanaao Rd., to Kailua Rd., to Kalaheo Ave., to Kawailoa Rd., to Aalapapa Dr., to Mokula Dr., to Kawailoa Rd., to Kalapawai Store 75K turnaround pt., going back to Kilauea Ave., to 18th Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to finish at KCC.  Contact: Raul Torres 223-2622, Fax: 593-0575 For more info, visit their website: boca@bocahawaii.com

 

January 29, 2014 Wednesday
6:00PM Starts
10:00PM Ends

MURPHY'S LANAI/MOLOKAI FUNDRAISER BLOCK PARTY sponsored by Murphy's Bar & Grill. The event is expected to have 300+ participants.  The event will close MERCHANT ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Nuuanu Ave. to Bethel St.  Contact Don Murphy 531-0422, Fax: 533-4943, E-mail:  don@murphyshawaii.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.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, March 21, 2014

Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV PIO, 768-3454

 

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 

SEWER WORK IN HONOLULU NEXT WEEK

 

KAPOLEI The City's Department of Environmental Services said traffic will be affected next week as construction crews rehabilitate wastewater pipes in and around the Honolulu area.

 

            City contractors will conduct sewer pipe work on the following dates and locations:

 

  • Mar 24-25 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 3236-3304 Kaohinani Dr/3390 Kaohinani Dr.
  • Mar 27 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 565 22nd Ave / 4192 Huanui St/4158 Ulupua Pl/1506-1522 Iao Ln (tentative).
  • Mar 27-28 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 3236-3304 Kaohinani Dr/3390 Kaohinani Dr.
  • Mar 24-25 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: N. King St & Liliha St/177 Puiwa Rd/159 Puiwa Rd/  1222 Houghtailing St.
  • Mar 27 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  177 Puiwa Rd/159 Puiwa Rd/1222 Houghtailing St.
  • Mar 27-28 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: N. King St & Liliha St/1101 Liliha St.
  • Mar 24 (CCTV/Cleaning) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 560 Nimitz Hwy.
  • Mar 25 (CCTV/Cleaning) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 849-861 Luawai St/3032-3036 Lincoln Ave/940-1006 3rd Ave/909-919 3rd Ave.
  • Mar 27 (CCTV/Cleaning) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 3287-3279 Lincoln Ave/629-633 8th Ave/741 9th Ave.

 

URL:  Sewer Projects Construction Map

 

 

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Contact:     Jesse Broder Van Dyke, Mayor Caldwell's Office, 768-6928

                  Laura Kaakua, The Trust for Public Land, 524-8562

 

Hâwea heiau complex & Keawawa wetland in East Honolulu protected

 

HAWEA HEIAU COMPLEX AND KEAWAWA WETLAND PRESS CONFERENCE 

 

Speakers at the press conference included Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Councilmember Stanley Chang, DLNR First Deputy Jesse Souki, Senator Laura Thielen, Representative Gene Ward, Livable Hawaii Kai Hui President Elizabeth Reilly, Avalon Group President & CEO Christine Camp, and Vice-Chair of The Trust for Public Land's Hawaii Advisory Council Gregg Takara.  More photos: http://on.fb.me/1lUto4l

 

Hawaii Kai – Today, Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Councilmember Stanley Chang, together with officials from State of Hawaii and representatives from The Trust for Public Land, Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui, and Hale Ka Lae, announced that Hawaii Kai's Hâwea heiau complex and Keawawa wetland will be protected as a community-owned and managed Hawaiian cultural heritage preserve.

 

Funding for the $650,000 project came in equal parts from the City & County of Honolulu's Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund and the State of Hawaii's Legacy Land Conservation Fund.

 

Hâwea heiau complex is a window to the past with petroglyphs, ancient niu (coconut) grove, agricultural terraces, a spring, and many ancient Hawaiian walls and structures including heiau (places of worship) and an ahu (altar). This deep human history is matched by a natural richness that would have supported Hawaiian cultural practices and daily life.

 

The Trust for Public Land purchased the property from Hale Ka Lae and transferred the land to Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui ("the Hui"), a community nonprofit that has been caring for Hâwea heiau complex & Keawawa wetland since 2009. The Hui is preserving and teaching traditional Hawaiian cultural practices, restoring the land and introducing people to the property's powerful history.

 

"Preserving and protecting the Hâwea heiau complex and Keawawa wetland will benefit the people of O'ahu for generations to come," said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. "This heritage preserve is located in the heart of Hawai'i Kai's residential and commercial development.  Keeping it green and maintaining the Native Hawaiian cultural significance shows that O'ahu can grow without losing our roots. Our keiki will always be able to visit Hâwea, hear the old stories, learn the traditions associated with this area and pass them on to the next generation.  Councilmember Chang led the city's effort to preserve this irreplaceable treasure and I applaud his determination."

 

Councilmember Stanley Chang stated: "The residents of East Honolulu have passionately advocated to preserve Hâwea heiau complex and Keawawa wetland, and I am pleased to have played a role in supporting these efforts with my fellow councilmembers. With the purchase and transfer of the land from private to public ownership through the nonprofits The Trust for Public Land and Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui, we have ensured that this land will never be developed."

 

"The protection of Hâwea heiau complex and Keawawa wetland is inspiring in that it demonstrates how government agencies, private nonprofits and the community can work together toward a successful outcome," said Governor Neil Abercrombie. "I applaud Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui's collaborative efforts to remove the invasive kiawe, restore Keawawa wetland which functions as green infrastructure, and care for the ancient niu grove. Together with initiatives such as the state's Rain Follows the Forest Watershed Initiative, our joint efforts will ensure continued progress in managing invasive species, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and increasing local food production."

 

State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Chair William Aila Jr. shared, "Keawawa wetland offers a rare refuge for native wildlife in East Honolulu. Species making a home in the wetland include endangered 'alae 'ula (Hawaiian moorhen), 'auku'u (Black-crowned night heron), and pinao (Hawaiian dragonfly)." 

 

The property is on Hawai'i Kai Drive in the center of Hawai'i Kai – traditionally known as Maunalua – only minutes from Costco, between The Oahu Club (an outdoor fitness facility) and the Hale Ka Lae condominium project.

 

Prior landowners planned to develop outdoor private amenities on the property (such as tennis courts and a swimming pool) to benefit a proposed luxury condominium development. Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui Board Member and Cultural Committee Member Ann Marie Kirk stated, "On November 7, 2009, Hâwea heiau complex was under severe threat of being erased. We put out a simple kâhea, a simple call, asking people to join us with their drums at their sacred sites as we drummed at Hâwea. The pahu, or drum, is a symbol of our heartbeat; the pulse of our land. Across the oceans the call was heard, and now four years later Hâwea, the piko of Maunalua, is saved. We gratefully and happily embrace the next phase of our kuleana to this irreplaceable site."

 

A new and hopeful chapter began in 2010 when Hale Ka Lae purchased the property, learned about Hâwea heiau complex's cultural significance, and then agreed to sell the property to The Trust for Public Land below the appraised value. Hale Ka Lae is building a condominium on the adjacent property and sees the value that a protected cultural site and wetland bring to Hale Ka Lae's future residents. "The Trust for Public Land's research has shown what real estate experts have known for a long time - parks and open space can increase the value of surrounding land and development," said Christine Camp, President and CEO of Avalon Group that is overseeing the Hale Ka Lae condominium project. "We have been working with the Hui and community for a number of years, are proud of how far we have come, and look forward to our continued partnership."

 

"Maunalua was home to the largest fishpond in all of Polynesia – Keahupuaomaunalua – and Hâwea heiau complex and Keawawa wetland lies where that fertile resource met Kaluanui Ridge. That fishpond is now Hawaii Kai Marina and the Maunalua landscape has changed, but thanks to Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui, the State, the City, OHA, the landowner, and hundreds of volunteers and supporters, Hâwea heiau complex & Keawawa wetland will remain. Saving this special place means that all future generations will have somewhere to connect with the land, and perpetuate East Honolulu's rich cultural legacy. The Trust for Public Land is so proud to have been involved in this wonderful project," said Laura Hôkûnani Edmunds Kaakua, Native Lands Project Manager of The Trust for Public Land.

 

Dr. Kamana'opono Crabbe, Ka Pouhana (Chief Executive Officer) for The Office of Hawaiian Affairs stated, "Oral and written accounts convey Hâwea's prominent role as a place of origin for one of only two pahu heiau (religious drums) – ʻÔpuku and Hâwea – used ceremonially at the ali'i birthing grounds of Kûkaniloko, Piko o O'ahu. The mo'olelo associated with this magnificent wahi kapu continue on, and combined with the remaining invaluable hana lima 'ike o nâ kûpuna i hala, offer another bridge for Hawaiians today to their precious ancestral heritage." The Office of Hawaiian Affairs provided cultural and historic guidance to the community and the State Historic Preservation Division, and funded a grant to partially support The Trust for Public Land's Native Lands Project Manager position for much of the time The Trust for Public Land worked to protect Hâwea.

 

Many groups, agencies and public officials supported the acquisition. Hawai'i Kai Neighborhood Board Chair Greg Knudsen commented, "Protecting Hâwea is a momentous accomplishment – it shows that neighbors and friends can come together to protect what is close to home and near to their hearts."

 

State Senator Laura Thielen and Representative Gene Ward shared, "We are grateful to the many partners and public officials that made the protection of this special property possible. The protection of Hâwea shows what can happen when everybody works together."

 

The Hui hopes the protection of Hâwea heiau complex will spur a deeper appreciation of Hawaiian culture. Hui President Elizabeth Reilly shared, "Guided by our Cultural Committee, eventually we hope to create a pâ pahu (drumming area), traditional hale (house), and a lâ'au lapa'au (Hawaiian medicinal plant) garden. For now, we are enjoying welcoming the public to our community open house and volunteer day every second Saturday from 8:30-11:30am." Volunteer efforts include removing invasive species, planting native species, cleaning the well, delineating walking paths, and caring for the cultural sites.

 

Reflecting on the past four years Reilly stated: "It is truly amazing what a small group of dedicated people can accomplish. I am honored to work alongside my neighbors to care for Hâwea, and humbled to see that our small group has grown to an entire community."

 

To volunteer at Hâwea heiau complex contact Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui at awaiikaihui@aol.com or (808) 864-8081, or just show up at 8:30am every second Saturday on Hawai'i Kai Drive across from 'Âinahou Street.

 

About Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui

"Livable Hawai'i Kai Hui is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan community organization serving East Honolulu since 2004. We strive to promote sensible growth and respect for the land. Our mission is to uphold the integrity of the East Honolulu Sustainable Communities Plan which sets guidelines for sensible development respectful of natural resources that make East Honolulu a unique place to live. Learn more at hawaiikaihui.org."

 

About The Trust for Public Land

"Founded in 1972, The Trust for Public Land is the leading nonprofit working to conserve land for people. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to connect with nature, and that the land-and-people connection is central to health, culture, heritage, economic wellbeing, and quality of life.  In Hawai'i we seek to engage local residents in protecting significant community resources, including coastal lands, working lands that contribute to Hawai'i's self-sufficiency, and lands that perpetuate Hawaiian culture. Our Native Lands Program is dedicated to empowering Native Hawaiian communities, nonprofits, and agencies that serve Native Hawaiians, to own and steward lands that sustain Native Hawaiian communities and cultural practices. Since 1979, we have helped to conserve more than 42,000 acres on the islands of Hawai'i, O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, and Moloka'i.  Learn more at tpl.org."

 

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