Good evening, Hawaii. Here are the main stories we’ve been following today:
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Trade winds will be breezy through Sunday, eventually weakening early next week. Expect increased shower activity tonight, but drier and more stable conditions return over the weekend into Memorial Day with a sunny and mostly dry holiday expected.
1. Ala Moana Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge opens
Nearly three years after construction began, the Hawaii Department of Transportation announced Thursday the opening of the Ala Moana Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge that spans six traffic lanes and is located between Ward Avenue and Kamakee Street.
The $17.8 million project was funded at an 80-20 cost share through the U.S. DOT’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development transportation discretionary grant program and State Highway Funds. Victoria Ward Limited took part in the state cost share by donating land and paying for the bridge design and environmental documentation, according to HDOT…