Update: Big Island police reported at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday that South Point Road between Kamaoa Road and Highway 11 is again open to all traffic.
Original story: Big Island police are alerting motorists to avoid South Point Road between Highway 11 and Kamaoa Road while Hawaiian Electric conducts utility work in the area.
The road is currently closed to all traffic.
The portion of the roadway where work is being conducted will be closed for the next few hours. Police encourage motorists to use alternate routes.
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