UPDATE: Pilipaa Street Expected to Remain Closed Through Thursday Morning

***Updated at 10:30 p.m. to include additional information from the Hawai’i Police Department.***

The closure is anticipated to last through Thursday morning, according to the Hawai’i Police Department.

***Original story posted at 7:11 p.m.***

The Hawai’i Police Department reports the closure of Pilipaa Street between Puainako Street and Kahaopea Street in Hilo.

Multiple downed utility lines are reportedly the cause of the closure.

Stay with BigIslandNow.com for information on the closure.