#state Department of Transportation

Kolekole Gulch Park set to reopen after upgrades to infrastructure

Major improvements include construction of a new comfort station; a new pavilion; potable water infrastructure; fire protection water system; refurbished pavilions; and new walkways, ramps, picnic tables, lighted parking areas and landscaping.

Traffic Alert: Motorists advised of traffic delays in Kainaliu in West Hawaiʻi

Contraflow traffic will be in place until approximately 2:30 p.m. Alternate routes include Ali’I Highway Bypass and Haleli’i Street. 

Nanue Bridge Weight Restriction to Be Lifted

The state Department of Transportation at noon Friday, Sept. 2, will lift the temporary 12-ton posted weight limit for the Nanue Bridge on Hawai’i Belt Road (Highway 19) at milepost 18.5.

Reminder: New Child Passenger Safety Law in Effect

The state Department of Transportation is reminding the public that a new child passenger safety law is now in effect.

State Reminds Residents About Rules For Campaign Activities Near Highways

Exercising civic responsibilities is appreciated, but the state wants to make sure those who turn out for their candidates or issues along highways know the rules.

DOT Reminds Public of Posted Weight Limit For Kolekole, Nanue Bridges

Emergency repairs continue to two bridges on Hawai‘i Belt Road (Highway 19) north of Hilo and the state Department of Transportation is reminding motorists of the weight limits placed on them during construction.

Lane Shift Scheduled on Kalanianaʻole Avenue in Hilo

Work to install underground cable is requiring a traffic shift on Kalanianaʻole Avenue in Hilo.

Weekend Lane Closure

The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation says road work will continue this weekend on the Umauma Bridge in Hakalau.

Weekend Land Closures

The State Department of Transportation has announced its scheduled weekend lane closures.

Runway Repavement Scheduled at ITO

Runway maintenance at Hilo International Airport will result in a month-long weeknight closure of Runway 8-26.

LETTER: Transparency Needed in Gov. Ige’s DOT Leadership

“The HDOT needs strong leadership to push several stalled projects, such as the Queen Kaahumanu Highway widening phase 2 and the final east side Daniel K. Inouye Highway phase, forward.”

Groundbreaking on Jan. 31 for Kawaihae Harbor Improvements

The project includes a new three-acre cargo yard and additional lighting.

Repaving of Airport Road to Cause Traffic Delays

The repaving of the portion of Kekuanaoa Street from the post office to the airport terminal is expected to last until at least the end of December.