HILO, HAWAII – Motorists on Hawaii Island should prepare for potential delays next week due to scheduled roadwork. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a series of lane closures planned across the island from April 12th to April 18th for maintenance and safety improvement projects.
Important Note: There will be no contraflow or lane closures on Good Friday, April 18th, unless specifically permitted. All scheduled work is weather permitting and subject to change without further notice.
A map of the planned lane closures can be found on the HDOT website: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/
Here’s a breakdown of the planned roadwork by route:
Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11):
- Hilo: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 0-2.5, near Ahona Place, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for mulching and shoulder work.
- Hilo (Weekend Work): Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 0-3, near East Palai Street, Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for mulching and shoulder work.
- Hilo: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 2-4, near East Puainako Street and Lama Street, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for mowing.
Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11):
- Naalehu (Weekend Work): Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 56-57, Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for cutting grass.
- Naalehu: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 65-67, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for cutting grass.
- Honaunau: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 97.3-104.7, near Haleili Road and Filipino Clubhouse Road, Monday, April 14th through Thursday, April 17th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for safety improvements.
- Captain Cook: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 107.3-108, between Rabbit Hill and Government Main Road, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for mowing and shoulder work.
Kuakini Highway (Route 11):
- Keauhou: Roving single lane closures with shifts in the center of the road between mile markers 114-115.6, near W. Honalo Road and Ihilani Place, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for pavement marking.
Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19):
- Hilo: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 2.7-4, near Kanoa Street, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for cutting grass.
- Honomu to Hakalau: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 13-15, near Chin Chuck Road, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for tree trimming and shoulder work.
- Hakalau (Weekend Work): Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 14-15, near Old Mamalahoa Highway and Chin Chuck Road, Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for tree trimming.
- Hakalau: Possible single lane closure in either direction between mile markers 15.3-15.4, near Old Mamalahoa, Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.
- Honohina/Ninole: Possible single lane closure in either direction between mile markers 17.6-17.7, Wednesday, April 16th, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.
- Ninole: Possible single lane closure in either direction between mile markers 18.5-18.6, Tuesday, April 15th, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.
- Ninole: Possible single lane closure in either direction between mile markers 19.4-19.45, Monday, April 14th and Tuesday, April 15th, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.
- Ookala: Possible single lane closure in either direction between mile markers 30-30.1, near Old Mamalahoa Highway, Tuesday, April 15th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for bridge maintenance.
Kawaihae Road (Route 19):
- Kawaihae: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 62-67, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for cutting grass.
Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Route 19):
- Hapuna Beach (Weekend Work): Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 67-71, near Kawaihae Road and past Puako Beach Drive, Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for cutting grass.
Pahoa Kalapana Road (Route 130):
- Pahoa (Weekend Work): Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 12-14, Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for cutting grass.
Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190):
- Waimea: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 0-1, near Lindsey Road and Lalamilo Farm Road, Monday, April 14th through Thursday, April 17th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for paving and striping.
- South Kohala: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 9.7-12.2, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for striping and installation of raised pavement markers.
- South Kohala: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 12.2-16.4, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for paving and striping.
Akaka Falls Road (Route 220):
- Honomu (Weekend Work): Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 0-3.7, near Hawaii Belt Road, Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for cutting grass.
Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270):
- Kawaihae (Weekend Work): Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 3-5, Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for shoulder work.
- Mahukona: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 7-12, Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for culvert cleaning and shoulder work.
Puainako Street (Route 2000):
- Hilo: Possible single lane closures in either direction between mile markers 0.5-2.2, near Kanoelehua Avenue and Komohana Street, Monday, April 14th through Thursday, April 17th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for striping and installing raised pavement markers.
HDOT advises motorists to drive with caution in work zones and allow for extra travel time. Please check the HDOT website for updates and potential changes to the schedule.