Construction Update Video | Dillingham Utilities Relocation | KHON2 | Board of Directors | Traffic Update | Business Spotlight
EDITION #690 | OCTOBER 24, 2022
Construction Update Video
This new video shows an overview of recent images of HART's construction along the rail alignment, stations and overhead guideway between Kualaka'i (East Kapolei) to Kahauiki (Middle Street-Kalihi Transit Center) Stations.
Construction of the Project’s first segment, from East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium, is completed. Comprehensive testing is currently being performed in this segment of the Project and anticipated to be turned over to the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) by early 2023 for operation. Construction of the second segment from Aloha Stadium to Middle Street, is nearly completed and expected to be turned over to DTS in early 2025.
For more information about the Honolulu Rail System, visit HonoluluTransit.org.
View and share the construction update drone video:
BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY MEETING
Dillingham Utilities Relocation
Join the first virtual Business and Community meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 12 pm and learn about Dillingham utility relocations work. Ask questions and receive the latest updates from HART's contractor Nan, Inc.
Construction operations will include trenching, jet grouting, wet and dry utilities relocation, traffic signal installation, micro tunneling, drilled shafts, road widening, curb gutter sidewalk installation, and pavement restoration.
Meeting updates for Dillingham utilities relocation will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month*.
Sign up for Nan, Inc.’s weekly eBlast notifications:
Text CCUR4 to 22828 to receive traffic advisories and construction updates.
For additional information and an illustrated area map, please view the Notification Flyer.
*Meetings on holidays are subject to change; dates will be posted on HART’s website at HonoluluTransit.org before the meeting date.
KHON WAKE UP 2DAY
Update On Rail System
HART Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, P. E. was interviewed on Thursday, October 20, by KHON – Wake Up 2day. Emergency training exercises, trial running, and relocating utilities for the Downtown and Dillingham Boulevard corridors were discussed. During the interview, Kahikina also shared work milestones about the FTA accepting HART’s Recovery Plan, which allows for the remaining $744 million in federal funding to be released, and the latest about the hammerheads.
Learn about Dillingham utilities relocation construction work and join the first virtual Business and Community meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 12 pm. For meeting details, visit HART’s website.
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Board of Directors Finance Committee meeting was held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 9 am. Agenda items discussed in the meeting:
Operating and Capital Budgets for the fiscal year 2024
HART’s Six-Year Capital Plan
To view ‘Ōlelo Community Media archived livestream of this meeting:
HART and its Maintenance Contractor will be working on Salt Lake Boulevard near the Hālawa (Aloha Stadium) Station and the Aloha Stadium facility starting Monday, October 24, 2022. Lane closures on Salt Lake Boulevard will be implemented from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Lane closures may be needed intermittently through December 2022.
Lane closure impact summary:
Up to two lanes of Salt Lake Boulevard outbound may be closed.
Left turns and right turns from Salt Lake Boulevard outbound at the Kamehameha Highway intersection will be maintained. However, turn lane capacity may be reduced.
Driveways and access to the Aloha Stadium will be maintained.
While driving near designated work zones, please remember to watch for workers, pedestrians and other motorists! Please remember to drive with aloha!
SHOP & DINE ON THE LINE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Kalihi Pet Center
In this week’s business spotlight, HART highlights Kalihi Pet Center. Located in City Square Shopping Center, Kalihi Pet Center is "Hawaii's One Stop Pet Shop" for all of your livestock and pet supply needs.
Founded in 1984, Kalihi Pet Center is known for having a broad range of products, premium foods, pet toys, accessories, treats, medications, and essentials for any furry, feathered or finned pet. They also offer a wide range of birds, fish, turtles, tortoises, bunnies, guinea pigs, chinchillas, live aquatic plants, and locally sourced puppies and kittens.
1199 Dilingham Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96819| 808-841-5234
Learn more about HART's weekly lane closures and roadwork throughout the 20-mile alignment. To see the latest road closure information in your neighborhood, visit HART's Traffic Updates.
SAFETY TIP: Please drive safely through our construction zones. When driving, please look straight ahead and not overhead when you see trains testing on the guideway above.
