What is it?

The Kamehameha Highway Improvements Project is a program by the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (DTS), and elected officials from the area to develop and implement for Kamehameha Highway safety, appearance, and traffic flow improvements from Waihona Street (Sam's Club near Pearl City) to Center Drive (Hickam Air Force Base).

Improvements

Traffic Congestion

Hardware and software improvements to traffic signal coordination and timing throughout the corridor to reduce congestion during peak travel hours.

Safety Aspects

Improvements to medians and intersections to increase safety for all travelers.

Aesthetic Views

Improvements to landscaping to open scenic views and promote visual continuity.

Cultural/Historic Context

Improvements to roadway treatments to reflect the cultural values of the community and agricultural history of the area.

Other Area Projects

Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction
The City and County of Honolulu will be conducting rehabilitation/reconstruction work of existing sewer lines that service the area within Kamehameha Highway, Waimalu Stream, Moanalua Road, and Kanuku Street, boundary.

IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS MAP
Announcements

Aiea/Pearl City Town Meeting on Traffic & Transportation

Meeting held March 18, 2010 at the Pearl Ridge Elementary School Cafeteria.

Download Presentations: HDOT | DTS

Kamehameha Highway Project Display Boards

The annual project boards were unveiled at the Aiea/Pearl City Town meeting and on display at the Pearlridge Shopping Center from March 21 - April 18, 2010.

Download Display Boards

Consruction

Construction Advisories

To view weekly construction advisories visit:
http://hawaii.gov/dot/highways/roadwork

Early Construction

Construction groundbreaking for Monitoring and Signal Operation Improvements, Median Fencing, and Kaahumanu Intersection Improvements occurred in June 2009.

State of Hawaii City & County of Honolulu Hawaii Department of Transporation