Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge to Undergo Repairs Following Hurricane Lane Damage

Hurricane Lane damage repairs on the Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge are slated to begin next month.

Contractors will be at the bridge, located along Laupāhoehoe Access Road in North Hilo, starting at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday. Roadwork will be performed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

The work will include repairing/restoring damaged concrete bridge railings, roadway, slope embankments, and guardrails; roadway signing and markings; erosion control and BMP measures; and other related improvements.

Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays. Large trucks and personnel will be on the roadway. A project message board will be visible from Laupāhoehoe Access Road, close to Highway 19.

For questions or concerns, call Jas W. Glover, Ltd. at 808-379-5583.