The Department of Transportation announced the following Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of March 25, 2024. In observance of Prince Kuhio Day and Good Friday there will be no Highway 130 Contraflow on Tuesday, March 26 and Friday, March 29. Lane closure schedules may change without notice at any time. All projects are weather permitting.

MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY/HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 11) 

 

 HILO TO KEAAU

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile post 1 and 7.2, in the vicinity of East Lanikaula Street and Old Volcano Road, on Wednesday, March 27 through Thursday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting in the median and shoulder.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Single lane closure on Volcano Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile post 13.6 and 14.4, beginning Monday, March 25 through Thursday, March 28, 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 36 and 38, Wednesday, March 27 through Thursday, March 28 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 90 and 93, in the vicinity of Ohia Malu Road, on Wednesday, March 27 through Thursday, March 28, 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, on Monday, March 25, Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for crews to work on safety improvements of the roadway.

 

HAWAII BELT ROAD / KAWAIHAE ROAD (ROUTE 19) 

   

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 25 through Friday, March 29, 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, with the work schedule as follows:

• Monday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

HAKALAU

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction, between mile post 15 and 16, in the vicinity of Chinn Chuck Road, beginning Wednesday, March 27 through Thursday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the tree trimming.

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 25, Wednesday, March 27 and  Thursday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for applying new roadway striping and reflective markers.

PAAUILO

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction at mile post 34.6 in the vicinity of Kalapahapuu Stream Bridge, on Wednesday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Fire ant control.

 

PAAUILO

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction at mile post 34.8 in the vicinity of Kainehe Stream Bridge, on Wednesday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Fire ant control.

 

PAAUILO

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction at mile post 35.7 in the vicinity of East Paauilo Stream Bridge, on Thursday, March 28 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  between mile post 36.9 and mile post 37 in the vicinity of Waipunahina Stream Bridge, on Thursday, March 28 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 between mile post 39 in the vicinity of Kalopa Stream Bridge, on Monday, March 25 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, on Monday, March 25, Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for application of new roadway striping and reflective markers.

KAMUELA

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction, between mile post 51.7 and 53.8, in the vicinity of Mud Lane and Puumanu Place, on Tuesday, March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for striping of the centerline of the road.

KAMUELA

Single lane closure on Kawaihae Road (Route 19) possible in either direction, between mile post 57.01 and 57.03,  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 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) 

 

KEAAU

Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) possible in either direction, between mile post 0 to 4.2, in the vicinity of Hawaii Belt Road and Pohaku Drive beginning Monday, March 25 through Thursday, March 28. For installation and upgrading of utility poles, conduits and traffic cabinets.

 

PAHOA

Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) possible in either direction, between mile post 11.3 to 11.5, 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 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 28, 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, 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 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 28, 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 25, Wednesday, March 27 and Thrusday, March 28, 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).

 

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, on Monday, March 25, Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28, 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/