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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 10/22/14 Traffic Advisory: Section of Farrington Highway in Ewa to close for rail project

October 22, 2014   Traffic Advisory: Section of Farrington Highway in Ewa to close for rail project work   The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) wants to inform drivers that Farrington Highway between Kualakai Parkway (North-South Road) and Old Fort Weaver Road Loop will be closed in both directions beginning Saturday, November 1 through the end of January 2015 as part of rail construction.   The road closure will allow work crews to safely relocate utility lines and perform shaft/column work along a narrow two-lane stretch of Farrington Highway, just west of the Kahi Mohala Behavioral Center.   Currently, the eastbound direction along that stretch of Farrington Highway is open weekdays between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. until October 31.   Motorists who routinely use Farrington Highway should provide themselves extra time for their commute. Drivers travelling between East Kapolei and the Ewa/Waipahu region will still be able to access either side by using either the H-1 Freeway on the north end of Kualakai Parkway, or Kapolei Parkway/Geiger Road on the south end (see map below).   Roadside electronic message boards will be posted beginning this week to notify drivers about the upcoming full road closure.   Motorists during the road closure will still be able to access the Kahi Mohala facility in Ewa from Fort Weaver Road. Contractor Kiewit is coordinating with Aloun Farms to ensure employees and vendors can still access the area.   Those attending Aloun Farms' pumpkin patch events this weekend (October 25 and 26) will still be able to access Farrington Highway from Kualakai Parkway.   For updates on construction work days and times, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.         -END-   Media Contact: Scott Ishikawa. (808) 768-6172. cell: (808) 227-2350.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 10/21/14 Mayor Caldwell to walk in annual Men's March Against Violence

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Contact: Mayor Caldwell's Press Office: 768-5768     Mayor Caldwell to walk in annual Men's March Against Violence   Honolulu – Men's March Against Violence, an annual event designed to raise awareness of domestic violence and its impact on communities and families, will be held on Thursday, October 23.   Mayor Kirk Caldwell has proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city, and will participate in the short march, which starts at noon from the State Capitol Rotunda and ends at Skygate Park, located on the grounds of the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, where a brief rally will be held at 12:20 p.m.   The public is invited to participate and Mayor Caldwell is urging residents, and particularly men who live and work in the downtown area, to please join him during their lunch breaks, to demonstrate a strong, community-based commitment to ending domestic violence.   The City and County of Honolulu is a sponsor of this event, along with Catholic Charities Hawai'i, Domestic Violence Action Center, Kaiser Permanente, Kapi'olani Community College, YMCA, and PHOCUSED.   For additional information, please call 527-4745, or visit www.Facebook.com/MensMarchAgainstViolenceHawaii     - END -

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 10/20/14 Mayor Caldwell to hold affordable housing town hall meetings

October 20, 2014 Contact: Mayor Caldwell's Press Office, 768-5768   Mayor Caldwell to hold affordable housing town hall meetings Three meetings to be held to discuss Islandwide Housing Strategy   HONOLULU – Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that he will be holding town hall meetings to discuss his Islandwide Housing Strategy to address the need for affordable housing on O'ahu.   The first meeting will be held in town on Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. at the Neal Blaisdell Center in Hawaii Suites 7 & 8. Additional meetings will be announced soon.    Mayor Caldwell will be joined by Transit-Oriented Development Administrator Harrison Rue and Office of Housing Director Jun Yang to discuss the city's aggressive new affordable housing plan.    Mayor Caldwell has visited communities around the island since taking office.  Earlier this year, he held town hall meetings in Mililani, Waikiki, Waimanalo, Ewa and Nanakuli.  Last year, he held town hall meetings in the following locations: Downtown, Hawaii Kai, Kahuku, Kaimuki, Kalihi, Kaneohe, Kapolei, Wahiawa, Waialua, and Waianae.   Thursday's town hall meeting will be broadcast live on 'Ôlelo channel 54. The public is encouraged to attend, participate, and make suggestions on how the Caldwell Administration can better serve the housing needs of O'ahu residents.      -END-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 10/20/14 ENV Sponsoring Nuerous Cleanups This Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 20, 2014 Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV Public Information Officer, 768-3454     ENV Sponsoring Numerous Cleanups This Weekend   HONOLULU – The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) Storm Water Quality Branch is sponsoring numerous cleanups this Saturday, October 25, as part of National Make A Difference Day.         Mercy Worldwide is coordinating the Manoa Adopt-A-Stream cleanup from 7:30 to noon.  For more information, volunteers should call 769-6010.         Weinberg Village is hosting the Kahawai Adopt-A-Stream cleanup from 9-11:30 a.m.  Volunteers can call 259-6658 or 259-6076.         The Kawa Adopt-A-Stream runs from 9 a.m. to noon.  Volunteers can contact Koren Uyemura at 741-6421 for more information.         The Mililani Lions Club is conducting the Mililani Adopt-A-Block from 8-10 a.m.  Contact Ronald Miyagi at 352-9718 for more details.         E Ola Ma Kapolei is hosting the Kapolei Community Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon.  Volunteers may call 545-3228, ext. 34 on how to get involved.         Malama Maunalua is running the Hahaione Adopt-A-Stream cleanup from 9-11 a.m.  Those wishing to participate may call 395-5050.         The Ala Moana Lions Club is hosting the McKinley Adopt-A-Block cleanup around the high school.  To volunteer, contact David Komori at 839-2861.         ENV partners with businesses, schools, public officials, the state and military organizations.  The cleanups provide educational materials on reducing trash.             Participants should dress to get dirty and bring the following:  water, hat, old covered shoes and sunscreen.  All participants must sign a release form to participate.         For release forms or to participate in one of these activities, logon to www.cleanwaterhonolulu.com/storm/hero/adopt.html or call 768-3267 or 768-3285.   -END-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 10/19/114 Wet Weather Causes SSO at Sand Island WWTP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, October 19, 2014 Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV PIO, (808) 351-6305     Wet Weather Causes SSO at Sand Island WWTP   HONOLULU – The City's Department of Environmental Services reported a 5,000-gallon sanitary sewer overflow from its Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) this afternoon.   Heavy rains and flows surcharged a manhole connected to a primary clarifier odor control system sending 5,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater into a storm drain, which drains into Honolulu Harbor.   The state Department of Health was notified and waived water sampling due to the weather.  Signing will begin in the morning.                                                    -30-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 10/17/14 Traffic Advisory: Lane closures for Honolulu rail transit project

October 17, 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.   All lane closures scheduled for next week are subject to change and may be postponed because of the approaching storm. HART will provide updates on any schedule changes or cancellations.   EWA (FARRINGTON HIGHWAY)   Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24 Kualakai Parkway (North-South Road) to Old Fort Weaver Road. Farrington Highway from Kualakai Parkway (North-South Road) in Kapolei to Old Fort Weaver Road near Waipahu is closed for four months until the end of January 2015.   During the initial part of the four-month closure, contractor Kiewit will keep the eastbound direction of Farrington Highway open between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. Those attending the weekend Aloun Farms pumpkin patch events in October will be able to enter Farrington Highway from Kualakai Parkway.   The contractor has also restored the left-turn lane from Farrington Highway onto Kunia Road heading northbound to assist motorists with the morning drive.   H-1 FREEWAY WAIAWA INTERCHANGE   Sunday, October 19 to Thursday, October 23 H-1/H-2 Freeways near Leeward Community College Two southbound lanes of the H-2 Freeway approaching the Waiawa Interchange (H-1/H-2 merge) will be closed overnight between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.   WAIPAHU (FARRINGTON HIGHWAY)   Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24 Leoku Street to Leokane Street One of the two eastbound left-turn lanes from Farrington Highway onto Leoku Street will be closed 24/7 until the end of the year. The eastbound lanes of Farrington Highway will be closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.   Waikele Road to Aniani Place The eastbound lanes of Farrington Highway will be closed overnight between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.   Paiwa Street to Kahualii Street Traffic will be contraflowed along Farrington Highway as part of rail construction (see map below). One eastbound lane of Farrington Highway will be closed from 1 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. One westbound lane of Farrington Highway will be closed between 5:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drivers may be diverted to the other side of the road during those times. Westbound left turns from Farrington Highway onto Paiwa Street will be restricted during construction Eastbound left turns from Farrington Highway onto Kahualii Street will be restricted during construction   Kahualii Street to the Kamehameha Highway overpass The westbound lanes of Farrington Highway near the Kamehameha Highway overpass will be closed weeknights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.   PEARL CITY (KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY)   Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24 Various sections along the outside lanes of Kamehameha Highway in Pearl City and Aiea in both directions will be closed for overhead utility work between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.   Waiawa Road to Waimano Home Road Two westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway will be closed overnight between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. for utility relocation work. Two eastbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway will be closed overnight between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. The intersection at Waimano Home Road is closed after 9 p.m. One eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway near Home Depot will be closed 24/7 through October. The eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway between Waihona Street and the merge at Farrington Highway/Kamehameha Highway will be closed weeknights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.   Puu Poni Street to Kaonohi Street Two westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway will be closed overnight between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. for utility relocation work. Two eastbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway will be closed overnight between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. The intersections at Puu Poni Street and Kaonohi Street will be closed after 9 p.m. on weeknights. Drivers heading westbound along Kamehameha Highway will be contraflowed to the eastbound side of the highway weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. One eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway near Kuleana Road (HECO-Waiau power plant) fronting Neal Blaisdell Park will also be closed 24/7. Left turns at Kuleana Road will also be restricted. Left turns will be restricted from Kamehameha Highway heading eastbound onto Kaonohi Street weeknights between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.   AIEA/ALOHA STADIUM (KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY)   Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24 Lipoa Place to Pali Momi Street One eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway near the Pearl Kai Shopping Center will be closed 24/7   Pali Momi Street to Honomanu Street Eastbound drivers along Kamehameha Highway in the area will be contraflowed to the westbound side of the highway on weeknights between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. Area utility work will run until the end of the year. The eastbound Moanalua Freeway on-ramp near McGrew Point will be closed weeknights between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility relocation work Two westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway will be closed from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. with various left-turn pocket restrictions.   Near Aloha Stadium Right eastbound lane of Kamehameha Highway from the Moanalua Freeway on-ramp to Salt Lake Boulevard will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Eastbound drivers along Kamehameha Highway will be contraflowed to the westbound side of the highway on weeknights between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.   DOWNTOWN HONOLULU/KAKAAKO   Sunday, October 19 to Thursday, October 23 Lane closures will take place overnight at the following location between 8:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. for sewer line repair: Inside lanes of Nimitz Highway in both directions from Bishop Street to Richards Street   Lane closures will take place overnight at the following location between 7:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. for sewer line repair: Westbound lane of Queen Street will be closed from Fort Street to Nimitz Highway   For updates on work days and times, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.   -END-   Media Contact: Scott Ishikawa. (808) 768-6172. cell: (808) 227-2350.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 10/17/63 Traffic Advisory: Sewer Work October 20-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 17, 2014 Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV PIO, (808) 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 crews and contractors will conduct sewer pipe work on the following dates and locations:   Oct 20 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  2539 Kalihi St / 1630 Monte St. Oct 21 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  (87-156) Maaloa St / 2637 Nihi St / 2635 Nihi St. Oct 22 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  (87-519) Kulaaupuni St / (87-206) St Johns Rd / 2625 Nihi St. Oct 23 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  (87-195) St Johns Rd / 2537 Nihi St. Oct 24 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  1582 Monte St. Oct 20-21 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  2443-2453 Naai St (Offstreet). Oct 20-24 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  1556-1576 Laumaile St / 1577-1601 Nobrega St. Oct 21-24 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  Violet St & Kamanaiki St. Oct 22-24 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  2448-2464 Kula Kolea Dr.   URL:  Sewer Projects Construction Map    -END-