Saturday, April 5, 2014

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

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

 

 

ENV Responds to Sewer Overflow in Wahiawa

 

HONOLULU The City's Department of Environmental Services responded this afternoon to a sanitary sewer overflow in Wahiawa.

 

ENV received the call at 1:34 p.m., arrived at the site at 3:03 p.m. and released the blockage at 3:35 p.m.

 

Debris clogged a 6-inch siphon sewer pipe at 77 Karsten Drive in Wahiawa sending 3,720 gallons of untreated wastewater out a manhole and over the side of a cliff and into a steep ravine.

 

ENV crews cleaned, disinfected and deodorized the area around the manhole.  The state Department of Health was notified and waived signing.

 

                                                

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Friday, April 4, 2014

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April 4, 2014

 

Road Work Weekly Report

 

Scheduled road work for the week beginning April 6 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 April 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, continuing through April 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 April 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 April 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 April 2014)

 

Rock Slide Potential Inspection and Mitigative Improvements along Prospect Street

The work includes clearing and grubbing ; excavating ; installing rockfall impact barrier systems ; installing concrete barriers ; installing draped wire mesh systems ; traffic control ; and tree removal.

            (Estimated completion date, December 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 April 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 April 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 April 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)

 

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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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

 

April 6, 2014 Sunday
6:00 AM Starts
10:30AM Ends

TANTALUS TIME TRIAL BIKE RACE sponsored by Tradewind Cycling Team/The Bike Shop.  The event is expected to have 80 bike racers. It will start at Makiki Nursery to Makiki Heights Dr.-uphill past Hoalu Pl., to Tantalus Dr., to finish at top (4.5 miles) where Tantalus Dr. turns into Round Top Dr.             Contact:Monique van der Aa294-2561, Fax:524-0347,Email:moniquevanderaa@yahoo.com

 

April 6, 2014 Sunday
5:15AM Starts
9:30AM Ends

NORTH SHORE MARATHON sponsored by 808 Race. The event is expected to have 800 runners.  It will start at Haleiwa Rd., right onto Kam Hwy., right onto Waialua Beach Rd.,repeat 2 loops, left on Goodale Ave., right onto Farrington Hwy., towards Kaena Pt., to turnaround, onto Farrington Hwy., towards Haleiwa, right onto Kahui St, left onto Kanoulu St., right onto Kahui St., right onto Farrington Hwy., left onto Goodale Ave., right onto Wailua Beach Rd., left onto Haleiwa Rd., end at Alii Beach park  . Contact: Raul Boca 591-9839   For more info,  check out their website: http://808racehawaii.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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Friday, April 4, 2014

Contact:  Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 768-6928

 

 

Mayor Caldwell and Cabinet "fill the fire truck" for Hawaii Foodbank

 

FILLING FIRE TRUCK FOR FOOD BANK 

 

Honolulu – Mayor Caldwell, cabinet members, city staff, and representatives from the Hawaii Foodbank filled a city fire truck to help fight hunger Thursday on the steps of Honolulu Hale. 

 

"For 25 years, the Hawaii Foodbank has been feeding Hawaii's hungry families with food donations from their annual food  drive," said Mayor Caldwell.  "We are all in this canoe together, and if everyone gives something, we can do a lot – together – to make sure no child goes to bed hungry."

 

Mayor Caldwell and his cabinet members formed a human chain to fill the fire truck with non-perishable food donations from the Caldwell Administration to the Hawaii Foodbank. 

 

To further support the Foodbank's efforts, Mayor Caldwell has declared April 2014 as Feed Hawaii's Hungry Month in the City & County of Honolulu.

 

The event is part of the Hawaii Foodbank's 25th Annual Food Drive.  The Hawaii Foodbank provides emergency food assistance to 14 percent of Hawaii's population each year. 

 

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April 4, 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.

 

WAIPAHU

 

The westbound lanes of Farrington Highway between the Kunia Road overpass and Leokane Street will be closed overnight from Monday, April 7 to April 11 between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. for utility relocation work. The contractor will also temporarily close lanes at the intersection of Farrington Highway and Leoku and Leokane streets during those hours.

 

The westbound lanes of Farrington Highway between Leokane Street and Pupukahi Street will be closed overnight from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for utility relocation work. Westbound drivers will be diverted to a temporary lane.

 

The inside lanes of Farrington Highway near Aniani Place fronting Waipahu Intermediate School will be closed overnight from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11 between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. for storm drain and gas line relocation work. There will also be intermittent closures at the intersection of Aniani Place and Farrington Highway during those hours.

 

One eastbound lane of Farrington Highway near Waipahu High School will be closed on Wednesday, April 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lane restriping work.

 

PEARL CITY

 

Various sections of the outside lanes along Kamehameha Highway in both directions in Pearl City and Aiea will be closed from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11 between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. as part of utility pole installation work.

 

Overnight lane closures will take place along Kamehameha Highway between Kuala Street and Waimano Home Road from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11 between 8 p.m. and 7 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 Kamehameha Highway and Acacia Road will be closed
    overnight on Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8 beginning at 9 p.m.
  • The intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Waimano Home Road will be closed overnight on Wednesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 10 beginning at 9 p.m.

 

Overnight lane closures will take place along Kamehameha Highway between Kuleana Road and Puu Poni Street near the HECO-Waiau power plant from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11 between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. for utility relocation work:

  • Two westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway will be closed during these hours. Westbound traffic will be diverted to a temporary lane along Kamehameha Highway from 8 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. the following morning.
  • 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/ALOHA STADIUM

 

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

  • The left 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 April.

 

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

  • The left eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway between Lipoa Place and Pali Momi Street will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • One westbound lane of Kamehameha Highway in the same vicinity will also be closed weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 

The right eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway between the Moanalua Freeway on-ramp and Salt Lake Boulevard will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week for roadway widening and installation of utility lines for traffic signals and cameras.

 

KALIHI/IWILEI

 

Overnight lane closures will take place at the following locations in Kalihi between Sunday, April 6 and Thursday, April 10 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for soil testing:

  • Left lanes of Dillingham Boulevard in both eastbound and westbound directions from Laumaka Street to Kaaahi Street.
  • Left lanes of Dillingham Boulevard in both the eastbound and westbound directions between Kalihi Street and Kokea Street (near Iwilei Costco).

 

DOWNTOWN/KAKAAKO

 

Road closures will take place this weekend in downtown Honolulu on Saturday,

April 5 and Sunday, April 6 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.
  • Halekauwila Street will be closed between Punchbowl Street and South Street. Drivers heading east on Halekauwila Street are asked to use Pohukaina Street as a detour.
  • Left eastbound shoulder of Halekauwila Street between Richards Street and Punchbowl Street will be closed.

 

Overnight lane closures will take place in downtown Honolulu from Sunday, April 6 to Thursday, April 10 between 8:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. for soil testing:

  • Left lanes of Nimitz Highway in both eastbound and westbound directions between Maunakea Street and Punchbowl Street

 

Overnight lanes closures will take place in Kakaako from Sunday, April 6 to Thursday, April 10 between 7:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. for soil testing:

  • Right lane of Halekauwila Street in both eastbound and westbound directions between Richards Street and Cooke Street
  • Right lane of Kona Street in the eastbound direction between Pensacola Street and Piikoi Street
  • Right lane of Piikoi Street in the northbound direction near Kona 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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Friday, April 4, 2014

Contact:  Roger Watanabe, 768-3042  

 

87th Annual Lei Day Celebration lei contest rules available

 

Honolulu – The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) today announced that Lei Day lei contest rules are now available to the public and may be downloaded from DPR's website, www.honoluluparks.com, or received by mail.

 

The theme for the 2014 Lei Day Celebration is Lei Hali'a Aloha (lei recalling sweet memories).  There are three lei contests this year:  Hawaiian lei, youth Hawaiian lei, and lei lipine (ribbon, fabric, yarn lei).  The material selected for the theme lei, one of the categories of the Hawaiian lei contest, is one or more of the following: pikake, pua kenikeni, maile and 'ilima.

 

Lei lipine entries must be submitted on Saturday, April 12, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the Makiki District Park Auditorium, 1527 Keeaumoku Street.  Lei received after 10:30 a.m. may be displayed but will not be eligible for prizes.  No lei lipine entries will be accepted on May 1.

 

The lei contest exhibit will be open to the public on May 1, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., in the area between the Queen Kapiolani Regional Park Bandstand and the Waikiki Shell.  The exhibit boasts some of the most exquisitely crafted lei in a variety of colors and methods.

 

DPR is offering free lei making workshops and the schedule is posted on DPR's website.

 

The celebration is presented by the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Matson, and Oceanic Time Warner Cable.

 

For more information about the 87th Annual Lei Day Celebration, please visit www.honoluluparks.com or call Roger Watanabe, Lei Day Publicist, at 768-3042.  

 

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Friday, April 4, 2014

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Louise Kekahilinaniopauahi Wade Alina is 86th Annual Lei Queen

 

Honolulu – Mayor Kirk Caldwell, the City & County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Matson, and Oceanic Time Warner Cable, sponsors of the city's 86th Annual Lei Queen Lei Court Selection event, opened the festivities on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Ala Moana Regional Park's McCoy Pavilion.

 

Louise Kekahilinaniopauahi Wade Alina was selected as the City & County of Honolulu's 2014 Lei Queen.  Lei Queen Louise hails from Kaneohe, Hawai'i, where was raised by her Tutu after she lost her parents when she was 11 years old.

 

Lei Queen Louise graduated from Castle High School and received her junior accounting degree from Honolulu Business College, where she met her husband, William Alina.  They have three daughters, Lehuanani, Puamana and Honiala, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. 

 

Queen Louise competed against three other contestants in this year's Na Kupuna age group (55 years and above).  First Princess is Lydia U'lani Fu Kuie'e from Aliamanu, Oahu.  Second Princess is Pualani Evangeline Kauila from Honolulu, Oahu (originally from the island of Lanai).  Contestants were judged on lei making, hula, language skills and poise, and the ability to convey the spirit of aloha with warmth and dignity.

 

This year's Lei Day theme is "Lei Hali'a Aloha," lei recalling sweet memories.  Queen Louise and her court will reign over the 87th Annual Lei Day Celebration festivities on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park and Bandstand.

 

The event is free to the public and features local entertainment and hula halau.  The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association will be performing, and everyone will have an opportunity to see some of the world's most exquisite handcrafted lei in the Lei Contest Exhibit area, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Hawaiian artisans will share their talents and skills with exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day in the Kulana Lei village.  While at Kulana Lei, have the mo'opuna (grandchildren) visit Tutu (grandmother) at Tutu Hale to hear stories, play Hawaiian games, and learn songs, hula, lei making, and lauhala weaving.  In addition to Kûlana Lei, vendors offering craft, lei, and food will be available to the public.

 

The closing ceremony for the annual Lei Day Celebration is held at Mauna 'Ala (The Royal Mausoleum) and Kawaiâha'o Church on May 2 of each year.

 

The first Lei Day was celebrated in 1927 in downtown Honolulu with a few people wearing lei.  Miss Nina Bowman was crowned the first Lei Queen in 1928. 

 

For more information about the 87th Annual Lei Day celebration, visit www.honoluluparks.com, or contact Roger Watanabe, Lei Day Publicist, at 768-3042, or email rwatanabe@honolulu.gov.

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, April 4, 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:

 

  • Apr 7 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 1269 Kapalama Ave.
  • Apr 8 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 1510 Kohou St / 1222 Houghtailing St.
  • Apr 9 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 1222 Houghtailing St.
  • Apr 10 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 1555 Pohaku St.
  • Apr 11 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm:  1624 Bernice St.
  • Apr 7 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: Laimi Rd & Dow St.
  • Apr 7-9 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 941 Owen St.
  • Apr 7-11 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 159 Puiwa Rd / N. King St & Liliha St.
  • Apr 8-11 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 2755 Dow St.
  • Apr 10-11 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 1036 Ola Ln.
  • Apr 10 (CCTV/Cleaning) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 1344-1386 Liliha St / 1425 Liliha St / Liliha St & Vineyard Blvd.
  • Apr 11 (CCTV/Cleaning) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 622-642 N. Vineyard Blvd / 200 N. Vineyard Blvd.

 

URL:  Sewer Projects Construction Map

 

 

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