Honolulu Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Rail Project
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has begun construction on the City Center Guideway and Stations (CCGS) section of the Skyline rail project.
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has begun construction on the City Center Guideway and Stations (CCGS) section of the Skyline rail project.
This milestone was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony at the future Ka‘ākaukukui (Civic Center) Station in Kaka‘ako.
The event was attended by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, members of his administration, HART leadership, city and state officials, and representatives from contractor Tutor Perini Corporation. A traditional Hawaiian blessing was conducted by Kahu Kordell Kekoa.
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said:
Today marks a major milestone in our journey toward a better connected and accessible Oʻahu. Breaking ground on the third segment of Skyline is not just about building the infrastructure to bring the rail system into the Downtown area, it’s about laying the foundation for the future of this island and developing sustainable transportation alternatives to serve neighboring communities.
The CCGS phase will comprise six rail stations and approximately three miles of elevated track, starting near the Kahauiki (Middle Street Transit Center) Station and ending at the Ka‘ākaukukui (Civic Center) Station, east of the Halekauwila Street and South Street intersection.
Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, P.E. said:
Mahalo to all of our partners and HART staff who have worked so hard to make this project possible. We’ve got to this point through cooperation and perseverance, and we will use that same approach to overcome the challenges that lay ahead to deliver this project within budget and on schedule, for the taxpayers of Honolulu. I couldn’t be more excited to put shovel to ground on this next phase of the Honolulu rail project, a critical step toward bringing Skyline further into urban Honolulu.
Initial work will involve drilling shafts for the columns supporting the elevated guideway, beginning in the Iwilei area. Construction will take place Monday to Friday, with Saturdays as needed, between 6 am and 5 pm
Completion of the section is scheduled for 2030.
