The Department of Transportation has announced a number of lane closures throughout Hawaiʻi Island during the week of December 26, 2022. The Holiday Lane Closure Restriction runs through Monday, Jan. 2. Only closures with demonstrated need (e.g., necessary for safety or to avoid lengthy construction delays) have been approved and are on this list. The Highway 130 Contraflow will not operate on Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Below is detailed information on the scheduled roadwork and maintenance:
MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11)
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TO PAHALA
Single lane closure on Mamaloha Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 30 and 51.3, from the vicinity of Volcanoes National Park to Kamani Street, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, through Friday, Dec. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for installation of cables on existing utility poles.
HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19)
PAPAALOA TO OOKALA
Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 23 and 27.6, vicinity of Kapehu Road to Stevens Road, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, through Friday, Dec. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for paving.
KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD (ROUTE 250)
KAMUELA
Single lane closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) possible in either direction between mile markers 9 and 13, vicinity of Kohala Ranch Road, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, through Friday, Dec. 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for resurfacing.