#Route 19
Update: South Hilo roadway reopened following accident
Route 19 in South Hilo has reopened to traffic following a temporary closure, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
Emergency repairs to continue on Hawaiʻi Belt Road for multiple days of single lane closures
Emergency repair work on Hawaiʻi Belt Road (Route 19) will cause multiple single-lane closures beginning Jan. 5 through Jan. 27, weather permitting.
State expedites emergency repairs on Hawaiʻi Belt Road between Wainaku, Hakalau
Emergency repairs on Hawaiʻi Belt Road will begin Monday between Wainaku and Hakalau to address severe roadway distress and preserve access on this vital state highway
State to hold public meeting on emergency repairs for portion of Hawai‘i Belt Road
A recent field investigation showed roadway surface distresses and depressions progressively worsening from Wainaku to Hakalau.
Repairs to begin Thursday on Hakalau Bridge on Hawaiʻi Island’s Belt Road
The construction work is part of preparations for a larger rehabilitation project planned for the Hakalau Bridge.
Speed limit to be reduced to 35 mph on Hawaiʻi Belt Road between Kopilimai, Kaʻieʻie roads in Papaʻikou
The speed limit on Hawai‘i Belt Road (Route 19) between Kopilimai Road and Ka‘ie‘ie Homestead Road in Papaʻikou will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph as part of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation safety improvement plan.
Big Island lane closures for week of April 1-7
There will be no daytime lane closures on the Big Island on April 7 in observance of Good Friday.
Route 19 Lane Closures Through December
The Māmalahoa Highway (Route 19) Widening Project in Waimea is ongoing and will be accompanied by lane closures.
Brush Fire Closes Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises the public to avoid Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway, also known as Route 19, just south of Puako Beach Drive (72 mile post).
Scheduled Lane Closures: April 27-May 1
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of April 27.
Scheduled Road Closures: April 6-10
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced road closures for the week of April 6.
Scheduled Lane Closures: March 30-April 3
The Department of Transportation has announced two roadway projects that will cause temporary road closures.
Scheduled Road Closures: March 23-27
The Department of Transportation has announced two roadway projects that will cause temporary road closures.
