The Department of Transportation announced the following Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of March 18, 2024. Lane closure schedules may change without notice at any time. All projects are weather permitting.

 

KANOELEHUA AVENUE/VOLCANO ROAD (ROUTE 11)

HILO

Single lane closure on Kanoelehua Avenue/Volcano Road (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile post 1.5 and 4, in the vicinity of Lama Street, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY/HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 11) 

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile post 13.6 and 14.4, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for application of new striping on the speed humps at Mountain View Elementary, Gas Station and Post Office.

VOLCANO

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction, between mile post 33 and 36, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

CAPTAIN COOK

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile post 91 and 92, in the vicinity of Kipahoehoe Natural Area Reserve, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22  from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for tree trimming.

CAPTAIN COOK

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile post 97.2 to 104.7, in the vicinity of Haleili Street and Filipino Clubhouse Road, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for crews to work on safety improvements of the roadway.

KEALAKEKUA

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile post 111.40 to 111.47, in the vicinity of Hale Keekee Place, beginning Wednesday, March 20 through Friday, March 22 for the installation of permanent striping on crosswalk and speed hump. The work schedule for the week is as follows:

• Wednesday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

HAWAII BELT ROAD / KAWAIHAE ROAD (ROUTE 19) 

HILO

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction at mile post 2.7 in the vicinity of Wailuku Stream Bridge, on Tuesday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for fire ant control.

PAPAIKOU

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile post 6.2 and 6.4, in the vicinity of Kapue Stream Bridge, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for emergency repairs to Kapue Stream Bridge.

PAPAIKOU

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction, between mile post 7.08 and 7.12, in the vicinity of Old Mamalahoa Highway, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for application of new striping on the speed hump at Haaheo Elementary School.

HAKALAU

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction, between mile post 15.5 and 17.6, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the application of new lane striping and reflective markers.

PAPAALOA TO OOKALA

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction, between mile post 23 and 27.6, in the vicinity of Stevens Road, on Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for applying new roadway striping and reflective markers.

LAPAHOEHOE

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction at mile post 24 in the vicinity of Kahawailiili Stream Bridge, on Wednesday, March 20 through Friday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for fire ant control.

HONOKAA

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction at mile post 39 in the vicinity of Nienie Stream Bridge, on Wednesday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for fire ant control.

KAMUELA

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction, between mile post 51 and 54, in the vicinity of Iokua Place, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for application of new roadway striping and reflective markers.

KAMUELA

Single lane closure on Kawaihae Road (Route 19) possible in either direction, between mile post 57.01 and 57.03, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, for crews to install new roadway striping on the speed hump at Waimea Community Center. The work schedule for the week is as follows:

• Monday, March 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) 

PAHOA

Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) possible in either direction, between mile post 11.3 to 11.5, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22. For application of new striping on the speed hump at the intersection of Keaau-Pahoa Road and Post Office Road. The work schedule for the week is as follows:

• Monday, March 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 190) 

WAIMEA

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction, between mile post 0.18 and 0.23, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, for crews to install new roadway striping on the speed hump at Ulu Laau Lane. The work schedule for the week is as follows:

• Monday, March 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD (ROUTE 250) 

KAMUELA

Single lane closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) possible in either direction between mile post 6.17 and 10.6, on Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for crews to clean and dress the roadway shoulders and removal of Best Management Practices (BMP’s).

KAMUELA

Single lane closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) possible in either direction, between mile post 12 and 16, on Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting and shoulder work.

 

PUAINAKO STREET (ROUTE 2000) 

HILO

Single lane closure on Puainako Street (Route 2000) possible in either direction, in the vicinity of Kanoelehua Ave and Komohana Street, beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for paving work. See https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2024/03/07/pu%ca%bbainako-street-repaving-work-to-begin-the-week-of-march-18/