The Department of Transportation has announced a number of lane closures throughout Hawaiʻi Island during the week of January 2, 2023. The Holiday Lane Closure Restriction runs through Monday, January. 2. During this time, only closures with demonstrated need (e.g., necessary for safety or to avoid lengthy construction delays) have been approved and are on this list. Special use lanes and HOV lanes will not operate during this time. All regular closures will resume Tuesday, January 3.
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Single lane closure on Volcano Road (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 16 and 20, in the vicinity of N. Peck Road to S. Glenwood Road, from Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for vegetation cutting.
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, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for installation of cables on existing utility poles.
HONUAPO TO NAALEHU
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 60 and 63, from Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for vegetation cutting.
CAPTAIN COOK TO KAINALIU
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 110 and 113, vicinity of Napoopoo Road and Tide Lane, from Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for vegetation cutting
HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19)
PAPAIKOU TO PEPEEKEO
Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 8 and 11, vicinity of Hanawi Street and Old Mamalahoa Road, from Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for vegetation cutting
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, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for paving.
QUEEN KAAHUMANU HIGHWAY (ROUTE 19)
WAIKOLOA
Single lane closure on Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 69 and 71, in the vicinity of Hoohana Street and Hapuna Beach Road, Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree clearing with excavator.
MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 190)
KAMUELA
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 0 and 2, vicinity of Waimea-Kohala Airport Road to Lindsey Road, Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pothole patching.
KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD (ROUTE 250)
KOHALA
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, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for resurfacing.
DKI HIGHWAY/ SADDLE ROAD (ROUTE 200)
SADDLE ROAD
Single lane closure on Saddle Road (Route 200) possible in either direction between mile markers 28 and 29, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for shoulder stabilization along Maunakea Access Road.