#Saddle Road
5 fatalities on Daniel K. Inouye Highway this year prompt state to declare traffic emergency zone
The Department of Transportation can now accelerate additional safety measures to try to decrease collisions on the main roadway across the Big Island.
1 dead in fiery fatal collision near 18-mile marker on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in Hilo
It was the third fatal crash since Jan. 1 on Saddle Road compared with none during the same time period last year; the Thursday morning, June 4, crash also marked the 15th fatality this year and second within 24 hours on Big Island roadways.
Police investigate second double fatality on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in 10 days
Police urge motorists to drive responsibly after a two-car collision on Saddle Road near the 13-mile marker left two dead and four injured Friday afternoon.
Vector control planned May 5 at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area
The operations will require the closure of the park off Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, from 4 a.m. to noon.
Maintenance work to cause delays on Big Island’s Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Motorists should expect slow traffic with intermittent stops.
Hawai‘i County seeks contractor to offer concessions at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area
Mayor Kimo Alameda says ‘this is an exciting opportunity’ at the park off Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, ‘that can benefit many people in our community’ and ‘has the potential to be a great business opportunity.’
UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled for portions of East Hawai‘i as radar shows rainfall, flood threat diminished
However, a flood watch remains in place until 6 p.m. Sunday for the island as impacts from a second kona low in a week is still expected to impact the Big Island.
UPDATE: Saddle Road reopens after vehicle crash in East Hawai‘i
A crash occurring near mile marker 29 has been cleared.
Hawai‘i Island police respond to report of possible unexploded ordnance along Old Saddle Road
The container or shell, designed to hold two pounds of propellant charge for use in specific military guns, was found near mile marker 44.
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard convoy activity continues this week on Big Island
Convoy activity began May 18 and will continue daily through the end of this week from Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area within the window of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as Guard prepares for annual training exercises.
Applications sought for feral sheep removal project on Hawaiʻi Island
Permit applications are now available for an upcoming feral sheep salvage project along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road).
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, public restrooms to close Tuesday morning
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area will be closed from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 for vector control operations.
UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island police have located missing man in good health
Warren Dela Cruz, 43, has been located in good health at Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 11:04 p.m.
Big Island weekly lane closures: July 20-26
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Big Island weekly lane closures for July 6-12
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Big Island weekly lane closures: June 29-July 5
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Big Island weekly lane closures for June 15-21
Closure schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects also are weather permitting.
National Weather Service issues wind advisory on Big Island
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.
Update: Daniel K. Inouye Highway reopens after 3-car crash
Vehicles involved in the crash included an SUV, sedan and pickup truck.
