Overnight sewer maintenance scheduled for Makaʻala Street in Hilo

Hawaiʻi County Department of Environmental Management is notifying the public that overnight sewer maintenance is scheduled this week on Makaʻala Street in Hilo.

Crews will begin their work at 8:30 p.m. June 19 and finish by 4 a.m. June 20.

Work will include hydro jetting and closed-circuit TV inspection of sewer lines as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and assess underground sewer infrastructure. This proactive maintenance helps prevent blockages, improves system performance and supports long-term planning.

The project is confined to nighttime hours to reduce traffic impacts, and crews will be off the road by 4 a.m. Friday morning.

Drivers are asked to proceed with caution, obey posted signs and follow any directions from personnel at the site.

Hawaiʻi County appreciates the public’s cooperation and understanding as it works to maintain the island’s sewer infrastructure.