2023 Press Releases
HE‘EIA – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) advises the public that a City contractor, Paul’s Electrical, is scheduled to close one lane along He‘eia Stream Bridge on Kamehameha Highway to remove old wooden poles and replace street lights with energy efficient photocells. This project is a part of the City’s larger initiative to improve lighting along the He‘eia Stream Bridge. Read More
WAIPAHŪ – A new parking lot at Hans L’Orange Neighborhood Park is nearing completion. When finished, the project will increase parking capacity from 47 stalls to 122 stalls, which was made possible with the removal of the old basketball court and the conversion of an unpaved overflow parking area. The popular park will also receive several significant enhancements, including new lights for the baseball field, a new irrigation system, a complete renovation of the old bathroom, landscape improvements, and upgrades to the electrical and drainage systems. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction will begin rehabilitation work on the Kalākaua Avenue Bridge over the Ala Wai Canal beginning November 27, 2023. Read More
O‘AHU – Integrated Construction Inc. (ICI) has been contracted by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction to perform an interim repair project at Pupu Place. This project encompasses the Pupu Place cul-de-sac roadway and anticipates the starting date to be tomorrow, October 05, 2023. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction will be reopening Kuahea Street to motorists on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The section of Kuahea Street being reopened is one part of the City’s overall Kuahea Street Area Stabilization Project. Read More
O‘AHU – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has resumed the installation of new pavement along Cooke St. and surrounding roadways. This work is the next stage to the repairs that were completed to address a sinkhole at the intersection of Halekauwila and Cooke St. Read More
HONOLULU – The public is advised that road work along Kapi‘olani Boulevard (between Harding Ave. and Atkinson Dr.) will start the week of October 2, 2023, and is expected to be completed by August 2024. Read More
O‘AHU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announces that The Nakoa Companies, Inc., a Hawai‘i -based company that specializes in complex infrastructure projects, has been awarded the contract for the Ha‘ikū and Moanalua Saddle Stairs Removal Project. Read More
HONOLULU – The Department of Design and Construction of the City and County of Honolulu announces the successful completion of emergency repairs in the vicinity of 4120 Round Top Drive which began in May 2022. Read More
O‘AHU – The public is advised that curb ramp work at the locations shown on the map above will start on August 14, 2023, with work expected to be completed by January 2024. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. roadway improvement work along Kapi‘olani Boulevard (between Harding Avenue to Atkinson Drive) will begin the week of March 5, 2024, and is expected to be completed in October 2024. Improvements include the reconstruction of asphalt roads, concrete curbs and gutters, vehicle sensor loops, pavement striping and tree pruning. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of HONOLULU – The public is advised that road work on Kula Street, Puna Street, and Waiomao Road will start on August 9, 2023 and is expected to be completed by November 30, 2023. Read More
HONOLULU – The public is advised that one lane along S. Hotel Street will be temporarily closed on July 22, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This closure is necessary for City crews to carry out the replacement of air handling equipment. City contractors and police officers will be on site to direct traffic. Read More
WAHIAWA – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced Monday plans to begin a slope stabilization and erosion control project in the Whitmore Village and Wahiawa town areas (as shown above). The project will address erosion issues within an earthen drainage ditch along Uwalu Circle and five (5) locations along California Avenue, between Plum Street and Nanea Avenue. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction wishes to inform the public of an upcoming road rehabilitation project along Kalakaua Ave. from Olohana St. to Monsarrat Ave.; and Kalakaua Ave. from Dillingham Fountain to Poni Moi Rd. Read More
HONOLULU – The City & County of Honolulu, Department of Design and Construction is preparing to begin repairs to a section of existing Mānoa Stream drainage channel located behind 2748 Poelua Street. The goal of this project is to enhance the stability of the existing channel slope by installing anchored gabion walls and conducting necessary repairs to the stream’s concrete apron. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is advising the public of upcoming storm drain cleaning and maintenance work that will require single-lane road closures and parking restrictions along portions of Kapi‘olani Blvd. and Cooke St. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is advising the public of upcoming storm drain maintenance work requiring single-lane traffic closures and parking disruptions along sections of Pensacola St. near Kapi‘olani Blvd. Read More
HONOLULU – High school and college students throughout the State of Hawaiʻi showcased their impressive architectural and construction skills as part of SSFM International’s 2022-23 Tiny House Design Challenge. Read More
O‘AHU – A project to replace the deteriorated viewing platform atop Koko Crater is scheduled to begin this week. Intermittent closures of the popular tramway trail and access to the crater’s summit will be restricted during four scheduled days, when use of a helicopter is required. Read More
O‘AHU – Waimānalo residents and the general public are invited to a meeting to discuss the City’s proposal to rebuild the pavilion at Waimānalo Beach Park. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Waimānalo District Park Gymnasium. Read More
HONOLULU – The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) of the City and County of Honolulu has announced the successful completion of emergency repairs to the Kakaʻako sinkhole. Read More
O‘AHU – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction Civil Division wishes to inform the public of updates to an upcoming road work project in Downtown Honolulu. Beginning on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, road improvements will take place on Adams Lane, Bishop Street, Fort Street, King Street, Pali Highway, Punchbowl Street, and Richards Street, as illustrated above, and not May 8 as indicated on the previous press release. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction Civil Division wishes to inform the public of an upcoming road work project in Downtown Honolulu. Beginning on Monday, May 8, 2023, road improvements will take place on Adams Lane, Bishop Street, Fort Street, King Street, Pali Highway, Punchbowl Street, and Richards Street, as illustrated above. Read More
KAILUA – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced today that erosion control work along Old Kalaniana‘ole Road in Kailua is scheduled to start the week of April 17 and is expected to last approximately six months. This project includes rock scaling, landscaping, and the installation of erosion control matting and wire mesh. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced today that a new concrete sidewalk will be constructed along Alala Road near Kailua Beach Park. Weather permitting, periodic single-lane closures are scheduled from April 12, 2023 through May 3, 2023, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding State and Federal Holidays. Read More
HONOLULU – A series of much-needed renovation projects across the Neal S. Blaisdell Center campus are currently underway, with the City and County of Honolulu’s flagship events center looking to provide timely improvements to address health, safety and deferred maintenance concerns, as well as to modernize the facilities to help meet current standards of performance. Read More
HEʻEIA – The public is advised that a City and County of Honolulu contractor is scheduled to close one lane of the Heʻeia Stream Bridge along Kamehameha Highway for bridge light modifications. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is currently installing drainage improvements within Kailua Beach Park. The next phase of these improvements requires the replacement of an existing storm drain line that currently runs across the Kailua boat ramp parking entrance and through the unpaved parking area to the existing drainage outlet. The construction of these improvements will require parking restrictions within the unpaved boat trailer parking area. The paved parking area and access to the Kailua boat ramp will remain open during this time. Read More
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction announced Friday that the roadway at the intersection of Halekauwila St. and Cooke St. in Kakaʻako, which had been closed to all motor vehicle traffic since October 2022, was officially reopened on Thursday amidst ongoing repairs to box culvert storm drains in the area. Read More
O‘AHU – A project to mitigate erosion and stabilize the hillside at Kāne‘ohe Community Park is expected to additionally improve the garden as part of the Capital Improvement Project. Read More
HONOLULU — Road Builders Corporation has been contracted by the City and County of Honolulu to perform road repaving as part of the Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 14D Maunalani Heights project. This project encompasses sections of Sierra Drive, all of Maunalani Circle, and a portion of Wilhelmina Rise from Waialae Ave to 13th Ave. The anticipated start date is February 21, 2023. Read More
LANIKAI — Starting February 13, 2023, and lasting approximately two weeks (weather permitting), concrete curb ramps, sidewalks, gutters and road striping repairs will be installed at the intersection of ʻAʻalapapa Drive and ʻAʻalapapa Place. Construction activities are expected Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please be advised to proceed with caution, observe all traffic control devices and no parking signs. Read More
O‘AHU – The island-wide effort to renovate parking lots at City parks across O‘ahu continues with repaving efforts scheduled for February and March.
From the Leeward Coast to the Windward Side and in town, the following parks are scheduled for the contracted repaving efforts:
- Asing Community Park ($147,830)
- Ulehawa Beach Park (lot near Princess Kahanu Ave., $66,478)
- Waimānalo Beach Park (two lots, $207,892)
- Kawainui Model Airplane Field ($175,252)
- Neal S. Blaisdell Park ($317,000)
MĀʻILI – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction and its contractor, Sea Engineering Inc., will be making improvements to the Māʻili Stream northern stream bank concrete lining located immediately mauka of Farrington Highway. The work includes excavation around the channel lining, filling of voids with concrete, and fence repairs. The contractor will be utilizing the drainage easement area along the northern embankment and public parking will be limited. Read More
HONOLULU – Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced today the appointment of Bryan Gallagher as Deputy Director of the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC). Bryan stepped into the role as Acting Deputy Director in September and fills the vacancy left when Haku Milles, the former Deputy Director, was elevated to Director in December. Read More