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June 6, 2014

 

Road Work Weekly Report

 

Scheduled road work for the week beginning June 8 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 June 2014)

 

HAWAII KAI

Hanapepe Loop Drain Outfall Improvements:  Demolish and reconstruct existing concrete outlet structure, provide BMP devices, restore area to pre-construction;

            (Estimated completion date, September 2014)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 11B (Kuliouou, Hahaione, Mariner's Ridge):

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 installation of detector loops, permanent pavement markings and adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade.  The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:

 

            AFFECTED ROADWAY              FROM                                       TO

            Aimoku Street                                 Kuliouou Road                          Lani Street

            Ainahou Street                                 Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Ainapo Place                                   Ainapo Street                             End

            Ainapo Street                                   Waika Place end                        Pepeekeo Street

            Awini Place                                     Kawaihae Street                        End

            Apua Place                                       Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Awini Way                                      Awini Place                               End

            Bay Street                                        Kalanianaole Hwy                     Summer Street

            Dalene Way                                     Kuliouou Road                          Kawekiu Place

            Ehu Wai Place                                 Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Elelupe Place                                   Elelupe Street                            End

            Hahaione Place                                Hahaione Street                         End

            Hahaione Street                               Hawaii Kai Drive                      Mauka End

            Hakalau Place                                  Kawaihae Street                        End

            Haleloa Place                                   Kuliouou Road                          End

            Hapuna Place                                   Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Hoehoe Place                                   Kuliouou Road                          End

            Hokiokio Place                                Kuliouou Road                          End

            Hokulani Street                               Ainapo Street                             End

            Kaahue Street                                  Kaluanui Road                           Kaluanui Road

            Kaakaaniu Street                             Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kaalula Place                                   Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kaekeeke Way                                 Puili Place                                 End

            Kaeleloi Place                                 Kuliouou Road                          End

            Kahauloa Place                                Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kahena Place                                   Kahena Street                            End

            Kahena Street                                  Hahaione Street                         Makai End

            Kahinu Street                                   Aimoku Street                           End

            Kahuwai Place                                 Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kailiu Place                                     Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kaiolohia Place                               Ainahou Street                           End

            Kaiolohia Way                                Kaiolohia Pl                               End

            Kaipuhaa Place                                Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kaiwiki Place                                  Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Kakapa Place                                   Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kakiwa Place                                   Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kalaau Place                                    Kuliouou Road                          End

            Kalahu Place                                    Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kalihiwai Place                               Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kaloaloa Street                                Kaluanui Road                           Kaahue Street

            Kalopa Street                                   Ainapo Street                             Kii Street

            Kaluaa Place                                    Kaumoku Street                         End

            Kaluanui Place                                Kaluanui Road                           Kaluanui Way

            Kaluanui Way                                  End                                             End

            Kamoi Place                                    Kaahue Street                            End

            Kamookoa Place                              Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kanakou Place                                 Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kaniela Place                                   Kuliouou Road                          End

            Kanoenoe Street                              Hawaii Kai Drive                      Makaa Street

            Kaohe Place                                     Kaahue Street                            End

            Kaoopulu Place                               Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kaoopulu Way                                 Kaoopulu Place                         End

            Kapa Place                                       Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kapalapala Place                             Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Kapapala Place                                Kaahue Street                            End

            Kapoho Place                                   Kaahue Street                            End

            Kapulena Loop                                Kii Street                                   Kii Street

            Kauhola Place                                  Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Kauku Place                                     Kaahue Street                            End

            Kaumoku Street                               End                                             End

            Kauna Street                                    Ainapo Street                             Kii Street

            Kaupaku Place                                 Kaluanui Road                           End

            Kaupalena Street                             Kuliouou Road                          Lani Street

            Kawaihae Place                               Kawaihae Street                        End

            Kawaihae Street                              Kalanianaole Hwy                     Hawaii Kai Drive

            Kawaiki Place                                  Kaahue Street                            End

            Kawekiu Place                                 Kuliouou Road                          End

            Keokea Place                                   Kawaihae Street                        End

            Keoki Place                                     Kuliouou Road                          End

            Kii Place                                          Kii Street                                   End

            Kii Street                                         Ainapo Street                             End

            Kuaehu Place                                   End                                             End

            Kuaehu Street                                  Makaa Street                             Kuaehu Place

            Kukuau Place                                   Ainapo Street                             End

            Kulani Street                                   Ainapo Street                             End

            Kuliouou Place                                Kuliouou Road                          End

            Kumukahi Place                              Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Lani Street                                       Kaupalena Street                       Aimoku Street

            Makaa Place                                    Makaa Street                             End

            Makaa Street                                   Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Makaniolu Place                              Maunalua Avenue                     End

            Manukapu Place                              Kuliouou Road                          End

            Maunalua Avenue                           May Way                                   End

            May Way                                         Kawaihae Street                        End

            Milolii Place                                    Kawaihae Street                        End

            Naleialoha Place                              Kuliouou Road                          End

            Nana Honua Street                          Hahaione Street                         End

            Niuiki Circle                                    Kalanianaole Hwy                     Kalanianaole Hwy

            Oeoe Way                                        Puili Place                                 End

            Onohi Street                                    Hawaii Kai Drive                      Makaa Street

            Ookala Place                                    Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Opihikao Place                                Hawaii Kai Drive                      Private Gate

            Paauilo Place                                   Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Paeoki Drive                                    Summer Street                           Kalanianaole Hwy

            Pahukula Place                                Kuliouou Road                          End

            Pahupai Way                                   Puili Place                                 End

            Papahehi Place                                Kuliouou Road                          End

            Pepeekeo Place                                Pepeekeo Street                         End

            Pepeekeo Street                               Hawaii Kai Drive                      Hahaione Street

            Pila Place                                         Kuliouou Road                          End

            Pohoiki Place                                   Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Puakea Place                                    Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Puili Place                                       Kuliouou Road                          End

            Pukoo Place                                     Pukoo Street                              End

            Pukoo Street                                    Hahaione Street                         End

            Puuomao Place                                Puuomao Street                         End

            Puuomao Street                               Uwao Street                               End

            Summer Street                                 Maunalua Ave                           End

            Upolo Place                                     Hawaii Kai Drive                      End

            Uwao Street                                     Hahaione Street                         Nana Honua Street

            Waika Place                                     Ainapo Street                             End

            Wakine Place                                   Kuliouou Road                          End 

           

 

            (Estimated completion date, May 2015)

 

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)

 

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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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, continuing through June 2014)

 

MAILI

Maili Stream Access Ramp  Scope of work:  Installation of an approximately 80-foot long concrete access ramp and retaining walls to provide access to the Maili channel east of Maliona Street

            (Estimated completion date, September 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 June 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 dat, continuing through June 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, continuing through June 2014)

 

PUPUKEA

Pupukea Road Rockfall Mitigation Phase II:  The work consists of clearing vegetation within the project limits, scaling boulders and unstable rocks or installing rock dowels (where appropriate), applying shotcrete (where required), installing rock fall protection fences, drapery system and landscaping. One traffic lane will be closed during work hours at Pupukea Road with police performing traffic control duties.

(Estimated completion date, September 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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)

 

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

NTP 4/28/14.  CURRENT LOCATION - MILILANI

 

Curb Ramps at Various Locations FY2012

Demolition, removal and disposal of existing pavements, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps; Construction of new sidewalks, curb ramps, and curbs and/or gutters, thru gutters, and top soil with landscape grassing; Reconstruction of pavement transitions with City Mix #4 Asphalt Concrete Pavement and Asphalt Concrete Base; Adjustment of handholes, and all other box frames and covers on all sidewalks being reconstructed; Restoration of all pavement striping, markings and markers; Relocation of/additions to traffic signal systems and/or pedestrian push buttons; Tree and root trimming and pruning, as necessary; Relocation of street light standards, pullboxes and ductlines;

            (Estimated completion date, February 2015)

 

 

PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES

 

June 8, 2014  Sunday
6:30AM Starts
9:00AM Ends

BIKEFACTORY MALAEKAHANA 40K TIME TRIAL sponsored by Quick Release/Bikefactory.  The event is expected to have 100 bikers.  It will start at the Malaekahana Camp Grounds, to Kamehameha Hwy., to Kaawa, to the turnaround and return via same route to Malaekahana Camp Grounds. Contact: Carl Brooks 372-4538. Email:outtaboundshawaii@gmail.com

 

June 13, 2014 Friday
6:00PM Starts
10:00PM Ends

35TH ANNUAL PAN-PACIFIC MATSURI WAIKIKI HO'OLAULEA sponsored by Kintetsu USA International Express. The event is expected to have  30,000 + participants. Traffic will be diverted starting 4:30 pm for setup. The event will close all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas on Kalakaua Avenue, from Lewers St to Kaiulani Ave. Contact:  Eric Ishizuka 926-8177 x 279, Fax: 923-1570 For more info, visit their website:  http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/   

 

June 14, 2014 Saturday
9:00AM Starts
2:00PM Ends

KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE sponsored by King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. The event is expected to have  6,000 marchers, 50 vehicles, 10 floats & 8 bands.  It will start at King St./Richards St., to King St., to Punchbowl St., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Contact:  King Kamehameha Celebration Commission 586-0333 Fax: 586-0335  Email: kkcc@hawaii.gov  For more info, visit their website: http://hawaii.gov/dags/king_kamehameha_commission

June 15, 2014  Sunday
5:30AM Starts
9:30AM Ends

ALOHA STATE GAMES 10K RUN sponsored by Aloha State Games. The event is expected to have 200 runners. It will start at Queen Kapiolani Park, to Kalakaua Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to 22nd Ave., to Kilauea Ave., to Elepaio St., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to end at Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu Marathon Finish Line.  Note:  Entire route on sidewalk/shoulder area except street crossings.  Contact:  Joan Davis 535-9070, E-mail:  jrdva4vp@hotmail.com

 

June 15, 2014 Sunday
8:30AM Starts
11:00AM Ends

PUNCHBOWL HOLY GHOST FEAST sponsored by Brotherhood of Holy Ghost of the Holy Trinity. The event is expected to have 150 participants and 1 band.  It will start at Holy Ghost Church at Puowaina Dr., to San Antonio Ave., to Lusitana St., to Pauoa Rd., to Blessed Sacrament Church, after mass, and back to Holy Ghost Church.  Contact:  Evelyn Starkey 389-4615,  E-mail:  estarkey@fhb.com

June 15, 2014  Sunday
5:00PM Starts
7:30PM Ends

35TH ANNUAL PAN-PACIFIC MATSURI WAIKIKI PARADE sponsored by Kintetsu USA International Express. The event is expected to have  2,000 marchers, 19 vehicles, 3 floats & 4 bands.  It will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga Rd./Fort DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.   Contact:  Eric Ishizuka 926-8177 x 279, Fax: 923-1570 For more info, visit their website:  http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/   

 

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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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June 6, 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.

 

No rail-related lane closures are scheduled from Ewa to Aloha Stadium on Wednesday, June 11, in observance of the King Kamehameha Day holiday.

 

EWA

 

Beginning Monday, June 9, Farrington Highway between Kualakai Parkway (North-South Road) and Old Fort Weaver Road will be closed overnight for one month Mondays through Fridays between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning for utility relocation work (This section of Farrington Highway will not be closed on Wednesday evening, June 11.) Drivers traveling between East Kapolei and the Ewa/Waipahu region during the overnight closures 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.

 

Left turns from Farrington Highway in Ewa onto Fort Weaver Road heading northbound will be restricted 24/7 through July for column construction. Eastbound drivers using Farrington Highway will be asked to make a detour up Leoku Street to access Fort Weaver Road through either Leolua or Waipahu streets.

 

H-1 FREEWAY WAIAWA INTERCHANGE

 

The two left southbound lanes of the H-2 Freeway near the Waiawa Interchange (H-1/H-2 merge) will be closed overnight Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights (June 8, 9 and 12) between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. for column pre-construction work.

 

WAIPAHU

 

Inside lanes of Farrington Highway in both directions of the eastern side of the Fort Weaver overpass will be closed from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 (except Wednesday, June 11) between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for concrete barrier installation.

 

Inside lanes of Farrington Highway in both directions near Aniani Place fronting Waipahu Intermediate School will be closed overnight from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 (except Wednesday, June 11) between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for utility relocation work.

 

Inside lanes and part of the intersection of Farrington Highway near Awalau Street will be closed from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 (except Wednesday, June 11) between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for utility relocation work.

 

PEARL CITY

 

Two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane along Kamehameha Highway will be closed between Kuala Street and Waimano Home Road from Monday, June 9, to Friday, June 13 (except Wednesday night, June 11) between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. for utility relocation and excavation work:

  • Left turns at Puu Momi Street will be restricted after 8 p.m.

 

Two westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes along Kamehameha Highway will be closed between Puu Poni Street and Kuleana Road from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 (except Wednesday, June 11) between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and between 8:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. for utility relocation work.

 

AIEA/ALOHA STADIUM

 

The left eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway between Hekaha and Kanuku streets near Best Buy will be closed 24 hours a day for test shaft work.

 

The inside eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway between Lipoa Place and Pali Momi Street will be closed 24 hours a day for test shaft work.

 

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.

  • One westbound lane of Kamehameha Highway in the vicinity will be closed from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 (except Wednesday, June 11) between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and between 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times.

 

The right southbound shoulder of Aiea Access Road between Moanalua Road and Kamehameha Highway will be closed Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 (except Wednesday, June 11) between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. as part of soil testing work.

 

AIRPORT/PEARL HARBOR

 

Overnight intermittent lane closures will take place at the following locations on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 between 8:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. the following morning for soil testing:

  • Right westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway between Valkenburgh Street and Makalapa Road
  • Center southbound lane of Valkenburgh Street between Nimitz Highway and Paine Circle
  • Right turn eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway at the intersection of Center Drive

 

KALIHI

 

Intermittent lane closures will take place at the following locations from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for soil testing:

  • Right lane of Kamehameha Highway in the eastbound direction between Middle Street and Laumaka Street
  • Left lanes of Kamehameha Highway in both the eastbound and westbound direction between Laumaka Street and Kalihi Street

 

Shoulder lane closures will take place in Kalihi at the following locations on Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9, and Thursday and Friday, June 12 and 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for soil testing:

  • Right northbound shoulder of Kohou Street near Dillingham Boulevard
  • Left northbound shoulder of Kokea Street near Dillingham Boulevard

 

DOWNTOWN/KAKAAKO

 

Overnight lane closures will take place in downtown Honolulu at the following locations from Sunday and Monday, June 8 and 9, and Wednesday and Thursday, June 11 and June 12, between 8:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. the following morning for soil testing:

  • Left lanes of Nimitz Highway in both directions between Sumner Street and Nuuanu Avenue
  • Right westbound lane of Nimitz Highway between Punchbowl Street and Iwilei Road

 

Overnight lane closures will take place at the following locations in Kakaako on Sunday and Monday, June 8 and 9, and Wednesday and Thursday, June 11 and 12, between 8:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. the following morning for soil testing:

  • Halekauwila Street in both the eastbound and westbound directions between Richards Street and South Street

 

Overnight lane closures will take place at the following locations in Kakaako on Sunday and Monday, June 8 and 9, and Wednesday and Thursday, June 11 and 12, between 8:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. for soil testing:

  • Kona Street in either the eastbound or westbound directions between Piikoi Street and Keeaumoku Street

 

Lane closures will take place at the following location in Kakaako on Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, and Thursday and Friday, June 12 and 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for soil testing:

  • Right lanes of Halekauwila Street in both the eastbound and westbound directions between Punchbowl Street and 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.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Contact: Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 768-6928

 

 

Hong Kong-China Business, Tourism, Technology & Investment Forum

 

Honolulu – The City and County of Honolulu, in partnership with the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii (HKBAH), is announcing the inaugural Hong Kong-China Business, Tourism, Technology & Investment Forum, which will take place at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort tomorrow, Friday, June 6, 2014.

 

The event, titled "China's Next Chapter: How to Tap into the New Opportunities," will address a broad range of practical, legal and financial considerations for developing and expanding business opportunities in the Hong Kong and China markets. 

 

"China has the fastest growing economy in the world and the country's GDP is now second only to the United States," said Mayor Kirk Caldwell.  "This forum is a great resource for the people of Oahu to learn how to tap into emerging economic opportunities in China and Hong Kong."

 

Held in beautiful Waikiki, the forum will offer a variety of presentations and networking opportunities, and feature numerous notable speakers and subject matter experts, including: Mr. Yanjun Li, Director, Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, China International Economic Cooperation Society; Mr. Daniel R. Fung, SBS, SC, QC, JP, Senior Counsel, Des Voeux Chambers and Chairman, United Nations Peace & Development Foundation; and Mr. Calvin Mak, Founder & President, C.T.E.W & Rhombus International Hotels Group.

 

The forum will include:

 

  • Practical Tips on Doing Business in China
  • Turning a Product into Service Company for Recurring Income as an IP Strategy
  • Business Consultations with U.S., Mainland China and Hong Kong Services Providers
  • China's Next Chapter
  • Business Opportunities in Hong Kong and China
  • The Dragon Awakes: Latest Developments from China
  • The China Factor
  • How to sell to China and throughout Asia
  • Hong Kong – A Safe and Fast Track to Grow Technology Business in China, with Access to Funding and Investors
  • Chinese Outbound Investment
  • U.S. - EB5 Program, Investment Immigration Law and Due Diligence Process

 

In addition to the support and coordination provided by the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, the event is also supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce - U.S. Commercial Service; Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA); Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) - State of Hawaii; Office of Economic Development of County of Maui; Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, San Francisco; Invest Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

 

For additional information and full program descriptions, please visit www.hk-chinaforum.org

 

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