EDITION #856 | MARCH 2, 2026

HART's Weekly eBlast

2ND NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN WORKSHOP

Mokauea (Kalihi) Station

Mokauea (Kalihi) Station Rendering photos: Left Aerial View, Right Street View

HART and City Center Guideway and Stations contractor Tutor Perini Corporation invite the public to attend the second Mokauea (Kalihi) Station Neighborhood Design Workshop.


Attendees will have the opportunity to review feedback received at the first workshop, view updated station renderings, share feedback on neighborhood integration, and provide input on the updated design of the Kalihi Station.


This is the second and final workshop that will be held for the Kalihi Station. We encourage everyone to take part in this important event and share your insights as we continue shaping a station that reflects and serves your community.


Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6 pm - 8:30 pm

King David Kalākaua Middle School Cafeteria

821 Kalihi Street, Honolulu, HI 96819

Provide your comments and questions:

View the event flyer:

HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT  

Monthly Progress Report - January 2026

Monthly Progress Report - January 2026 Cover

The latest Monthly Progress Report for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project is now available on HART’s website


Each month, HART produces a comprehensive update to keep the public informed about the project’s progress.

Rail Construction Progress: 68.5%

View Monthly Progress Report:

REMINDER: BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY MEETING 

Segment 3 Project Update 

Aerial view at Chinatown/Downtown area

Join HART and our contractors for an online Business and Community meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1 pm via Zoom. The meeting will cover ongoing projects, lane closures, and public impacts in the City Center segment of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project, including Kalihi, Iwilei, Downtown, Chinatown, and Kakaʻako.


Join the meeting: 

HART Board of Directors Meeting

HART Board of Directors Meeting Video Cover

The HART Board Committee Meetings were held on Friday, February 20, 2026. All Board meetings are televised live on ʻŌlelo TV via live stream.

After the meeting, the archived livestream will be available on YouTube: 

Visit the HART website to access the agenda and materials for HART Board meetings:

TRAFFIC UPDATE

Nimitz Highway Construction Notice 

CN003B - Nimitz Highway Construction Notice Map

PLEASE BE ADVISED: HART and Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC) would like to notify the public of ongoing lane closures on Nimitz Highway. Currently ongoing through September 2030, one lane of eastbound and westbound Nimitz Highway will be closed 24/7 between Awa Street and Bishop Street. Turns may be affected at Awa Street, Smith Street, Nuuanu Avenue, Bethel Street, and Fort Street intersections as needed.


  • Iwilei Road between North King Street and Kuwili Street, and the ramp from Nimitz Highway westbound to Iwilei Road may also be closed.
  • Additional lane closures and temporary traffic holds may be required. 
  • Access to all properties will be maintained.


For more information:

WEEKLY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Onigiri Onibe

Collage photos (musubi, fried chicken, chicken donburi, and miso soup) of Onigiri Onibe food items

Onigiri Onibe is a Downtown Honolulu eatery offering freshly made onigiri prepared with care using quality ingredients. Known for both convenient grab-and-go options and made-to-order rice balls, it’s a popular lunch stop for the downtown community.


Menu favorites include smoked salmon with yuzu cream, spicy mentaiko, and miso beef topped with a seasoned egg yolk, which can also be added to other onigiri. Daily specials are posted in-store, and the menu also includes mini donburi, bento-style items, and party packs suitable for office lunches and small gatherings.


The space features an open kitchen with limited counter seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. During busy lunch hours, orders are packaged to go to keep service moving efficiently. Service is friendly and organized, even during peak periods.

921 Alakea St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Tel: 808-260-9906

onigirionibe@outlook.com

Instagram: @onigiri_onibee_hawaii

SUPPORT LOCAL: Businesses are Open During Rail Construction

Shop and dine locally to support our city’s economy and community! Local businesses remain open during the rail construction. For a list of businesses and more information on the Shop & Dine on the Line program, please view the directory on HART website:

Weekly Lane Closure Information



Learn more about HART’s weekly lane closures and roadwork throughout the rail alignment. To see the latest road closure information in your neighborhood, visit HART’s Traffic Updates.


SAFETY TIPS: Construction activity is ongoing. Please stay alert, follow posted signs, and use caution around crews and equipment. 

Upcoming HART Events


Business and Community meeting:
Segment 3 Project Update 

March 5, 2026


2nd Neighborhood Design Workshop: 
Mokauea (Kalihi) Station

March 12, 2026


For more information, please visit HART’s

Event Calendar.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation 

1099 Alakea Street, Suite 1700

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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