Friday, April 11, 2014

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Friday, April 11, 2014

Contact: Department of Customer Services, 768-4385

 

Good Friday holiday schedule

 

Honolulu – City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2014, in observance of Good Friday, a state holiday.

 

  • Emergency ambulance, fire, lifeguard and police services will be available.
  • Refuse will be collected.  Landfills and transfer stations will be open.
  • Municipal golf courses, botanical gardens and the Honolulu Zoo will be open.
  • TheBus will operate on a state holiday schedule. (For route and schedule information, please go to www.thebus.org )
  • The People's Open Markets will not be held
  • The Blaisdell Center box office will be closed.
  • All Satellite City Halls and Driver License offices will be closed.

 

These traffic and parking regulations will be in effect:

  • On-street parking will be free, except for meters on Kalakaua Avenue along Queen Kapiolani Park and metered parking lots.
  • Contraflow traffic lanes will not be coned.

 

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April 11, 2014

 

Road Work Weekly Report

 

Scheduled road work for the week beginning April 13 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 13, 2014 Sunday
6:00AM Starts
11:00AM Ends

HAPALUA HONOLULU MARATHON HALF MARATHON sponsored by Honolulu Marathon Association. The event is expected to have 3,000+ runners.  It will start on Kalakaua Ave., near Dukes Statue, head Ewa on Kalakaua Ave., (Kalakaua Ave., from Kaiulani to Kapahulu will be closed from 3am-8am, from Ala Moana Blvd to Kaiulani Ave will be closed from 445am-630am)., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Nimitz Hwy., (closed makai lanes from Kalakaua Ave to Ala Moana Blvd/Nimitz Hwy., Ewa bound traffic will be diverted to South St., kkhd bound traffic will make a U turn at Nimitz Hwy/Smith St., detour to River and N. King Sts.), to Smith St., (closed kkhd lane from Nimitz Hwy to King St., makai bound traffic is open)., to King St., (closed 2-makai lanes from Smith to Puncbowl Sts), to Punchbowl St., (closed 2-Ewa lanes from King to Pohukaina Sts., closed all lanes from Pohukaina St to Ala Moana Blvd., makai bound traffic will be diverted onto Pohukaina St)., to Ala Moana Blvd., makai 2-lanes from Punchbowl to Kalakaua Ave. (runners will cross over from Punchbowl St to Ala Moana Blvd), to Kalakaua Ave., (closed 2-makai lanes from Ala Moana Blvd to Monsarrat Ave)., to Monsarrat Ave./Diamond Head Rd, (closed makai/right lane from Kalakaua to Diamond Hd Rd going around Diamond Crater to Kalakaua Ave/Poni Moi St)., to Kalakaua Ave., (closed mauka lane), to end at Honolulu Marathon finish/Kapiolani Bandstand.  Contra-flow lanes:  1) Uluniu Ave., from Koa to Kalakaua Aves at Hyatt Regency Hotel.  2) Lilioukalani Ave., from Koa to Pacific Beach Hotel driveway.  3) Ohua Ave., from Kuhio Ave to driveway of Waikiki Beach Marriott.  4) Paokalani Ave., from Lemon Rd to driveway of Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel.  5) Nimitz Hwy/Ala Moana Blvd., makai lane, from Smith St to Forrest Ave/Pier 2.  Contact:  Honolulu Marathon Assn. 734-7200 Fax: 732-7057  Hotline:  699-0019, For more info, visit their website:  http://www.thehapalua.com 

 

April 13, 2014 Sunday
6:00AM Starts
10:00AM Ends

LANIKAI TRIATHLON sponsored by Boca Hawaii/Bikefactory/Jamba Juice.  The event is expected to have 300 triathletes. SWIM-500m: Kailua beach park out and back course ending on beach near transition area.  BIKE-20k: from Transition area., to Kawailoa Rd., to Kalaheo Ave., to Makawao St., to Kainalu Dr., to -Kainui Dr., to Kalaheo Ave., to Mokapu Blvd., to Old Mokapu Rd., to turnaround at MCBH gate, to Kaneohe Bay Dr., to Mokapu Saddle Rd., to Mokapu Blvd., to Kalaheo Ave., to Kainui Dr., to Kainalu Dr., to Makua St., -to Kawailoa Rd., into Kailua Beach Park transition area.  RUN-5k: from Transition area, to Kawailoa Rd., to Mokulua Dr., to Aalapapa Dr., to Lanikai Loop, to Mokulua Dr.,  to finish at Kailua Beach Park.  Contact: Raul Torres 223-2622, Email: info@bocahwaii.com  For more info, visit their website:  http://www.bocahawaii.com/ 

 

April 13, 2014 Sunday
11:00AM Starts
4:00PM Ends

I LOVE KAILUA TOWN PARTY sponsored by the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle.  The event is expected to have 1,500+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 9 am for setup. The event will close Kailua Road, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Hahani St. to Kuiliei Rd. Contact: Amy Hammond or Lyn Turner of Special Events Hawaii Ph. 234-0404  Fax: 234-0406  Email: specialeventshawaii@juno.com

 

April 16, 2014 Wednesday
6:30PM Starts
8:30PM End

SALUTE TO Youth Parade-#2 sponsored by Coastline Travel. The event will have 1,200 marchers, 15 vehicles, 5 floats, 10 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy,  to Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua  Ave., to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Streets will be closing at 6:00pm.  Contact:  Jay Johnson of Coastline Travel 1-714-621-1040 or Carla Crittenden 1-800-448-2374.  E-mail:  carla@coastlinetravel.com  For more info, visit their website:  http://www.hawaiiinvitational.com/ 

 

April 19, 2014 Saturday
6:00PM Starts
11:00PM Ends

HONOLULU NIGHT MARKET BLOCK PARTY SERIES sponsored by Street Grindz, LLC. The event expected to have 2,000+ participants.  The event will close: 1) Cooke St., all lanes between Auahi St. and Pohukaina St.  Lane closures start at 2:00pm for set up.  Contact:  Josephine Askew 780-9288, Fax:  748-3032, E-mail:  streetgrindz@gmail.com  For more info, visit their website: http://www.streetgrindz.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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April 11, 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

 

Crews will not work along Farrington Highway in Waipahu on Friday, April 18 in observance of the Good Friday holiday.

 

One lane of Farrington Highway in both directions between the Kunia Road overpass and Pupukahi Street will be closed overnight from Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17 between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning for utility relocation work. The contractor will also temporarily close lanes at the intersections of Farrington Highway and Leoku and Leokane streets during those hours.

 

The inside lanes of Farrington Highway near Aniani Place fronting Waipahu Intermediate School will be closed overnight from Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17 between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning for storm drain and gas line relocation work. There will also be intermittent closures at the intersections of Aniani Place and Farrington Highway during those hours.

 

Overnight lane closures will take place along Farrington Highway between Paiwa Street and Kahualii Street near Waipahu High School at the following dates and times:

  • The inside lanes of Farrington Highway will be closed from Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for utility relocation work. Left turns from Farrington Highway onto Kahualii Street will be restricted during those hours.
  • One eastbound lane of Farrington Highway near Waipahu High School will be closed from Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17 between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Drivers will be diverted to a temporary lane during the lane closure.

 

PEARL CITY

 

Crews will not work along Kamehameha Highway in Pearl City on Friday, April 18 in observance of the Good Friday holiday.

 

Various sections of the outside lanes along Kamehameha Highway in both directions in Pearl City and Aiea will be closed from Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17 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 14 to Thursday, April 17 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 intersections of Kamehameha Highway at Waimano Home Road and Acacia Road will be closed overnight on those days beginning at 8 p.m.

 

The right westbound lane of Kamehameha Highway between Acacia Road and Kuala Street will be closed from Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please note that the same westbound lane will be closed 24 hours a day starting Monday, April 28 for one week until May 5.

 

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 14 to Thursday, April 17 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

 

Crews will not work along Kamehameha Highway in Aiea on Friday, April 18 in observance of the Good Friday holiday.

 

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 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 except Friday, April 18 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 13 and Thursday, April 17 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

 

Overnight lane closures will take place in downtown Honolulu from Sunday, April 13 to Thursday, April 17 between 8:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. for soil testing:

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

 

Overnight lane closures will take place in Kakaako along Halekauwila Street from Sunday, April 13 to Thursday, April 17 between 7:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. for soil testing:

  • Right lane of Halekauwila Street in both eastbound and westbound directions from Richards Street to Cooke 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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PRESS RELEASE FROM ENVIRONMENT AMERICA

 

For Immediate Release: April 11th, 2014

Contact: Rob Sargent – 617-747-4317

 

New Report: Honolulu Ranks #1 Among Major U.S. Cities on Solar Per Capita

CITY – Today, Environment America released a new report: "Shining Cities: At the Forefront of America's Solar Energy Revolution"; a first-of-its-kind comparative look at the growth of solar in major American cities. Honolulu ranks 1st   for the amount of solar installed per capita (265) watts/person) and 5th in the nation for total solar capacity (91 MW) among major U.S. cities. 

"Solar Energy is booming across the country with cities playing a leading role," said Rob Sargent, Energy Program Director for Environment America. "And, thanks to the commitment of city leaders and strong state policies, Honolulu leads the pack."

The report found that there is more than 200 times as much solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed in the U.S. today compared to 2002, much of that in America's cities. The top 20 cities account for 7 percent of the installed photovoltaic solar, while occupying only 0.1 percent of the land area.  

"Environment America's study is great news for the people of Honolulu, and it's only the beginning as we strive to aggressively transition to a green, sustainable energy system," said Mayor Kirk Caldwell.  "Our city is leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of the nation when it comes to PV capacity per capita and an excellent example of how the state, city, and private sector can work together for the benefit of all.  We will continue to work together and explore emerging technologies and innovative policy solutions to bring down costs, protect our natural beauty, and keep our energy dollars here in Hawaii."

With the cost of solar coming down, there's growing awareness of solar power as a mainstream energy solution with widespread benefits for our health, our economy and the environment.  

"Energy is a top priority of this administration, and Honolulu's number one ranking in per capita solar installations is evidence of the substantial progress we are making in the area of clean energy," said Gov. Neil Abercrombie.  "As outlined in the State Energy Policy that my administration established in 2013, we are focused on having a diversified energy portfolio which emphasizes clean energy measures."

The report highlighted the benefits of solar energy, including: 

Solar energy avoids pollution—Pollution-free energy from the sun reduces air pollution that contributes to urban smog and global warming.  It also helps save the massive amount of water that's normally consumed during the cooling of fossil-fuel-burning power plants.  

Solar energy protects consumers — Hawaii has to import most of its fuel, resulting in the highest electricity prices in the nation. Since solar has no fuel costs, it can protect Hawaiians from the rising price of fossil fuels. 

Solar energy helps the economy— Hawaii added 1,000 solar jobs last year and now has 2,600 people employed in the solar industry, according the Solar Foundation's 2013 Solar Jobs Census.  

The top 20 solar cities in this report have more solar power within their city limits than was installed in the entire U.S. just five years ago. 

"Honolulu tops the national ranking with a total of 91 megawatts of total solar capacity among major U.S. cities," said Richard Lim, director of the state Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT).  "This top ranking is a clear indication of Hawaii reaching and exceeding the clean energy goals as set forth by the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative."

The report pointed to policies that encourage investment in solar PV installations, which have been adopted by local and state leaders;

·        City leaders can set ambitious and achievable goals and citizens and businesses can work with local governments to meet them.  Cities can lead by example by putting solar on public buildings.

·        Cities can adopt policies to advance solar power in their communities, including tax incentives, solar-friendly zoning and building codes, and low interest loan programs; like Honolulu's solar loan program.  Cities can also run programs like "Solarize" programs that use bulk purchasing and educational campaigns to help neighbors "go solar" together; like

·        City leaders can work with state governments to ensure that they have strong programs to expand solar, including renewable energy standards, solar carve-outs or feed-in tariffs, net metering and community solar programs.

·        City leaders can also demand a strong partnership with the federal government to ensure that federal incentives such as tax credits are continued.  And, that federal programs, such as the Solar America's Cities and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant programs continue to provide support and technical assistance to cities seeking to expand solar.

"The Hawaii State Energy Office plays a vital role in helping our state meet its energy goals," said State Energy Administrator Mark Glick.  "Removing barriers and providing the framework and tools for the development of energy conservation helped Honolulu attain the top spot in solar PV per capita."

"The sky's the limit on solar energy.  Honolulu is a shining example of solar leadership," said Sargent   "But, we've barely scratched the surface of the potential to capture this pollution-free energy source.   The progress we've made should give us the confidence we can do much more." 

 

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, April 11, 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 14 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: N School St and Kam IV Rd.
  • Apr 15 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 1034 Harvey Ln / 2010 9th Ave.
  • Apr 16 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 2329 N. King St.
  • Apr 14 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 1344-1386 Liliha St.
  • Apr 14-15 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: N. King St & Liliha St / 1036 Ola Ln.
  • Apr 14-17 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm:  159 Puiwa Rd / 121 Park Pl.
  • Apr 16-17 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 704-730 Luakaha St / 2295 N. King St.
  • Apr 14 (CCTV/Cleaning) - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 2010 9th Ave.

 

URL:  Sewer Projects Construction Map

 

 

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