Portion of Pu‘ainakō Street scheduled for repaving in Hilo

A lane closure is scheduled on Puʻainakō Street near Waiākea Elementary and Intermediate Schools for repaving.

According to Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, there will be a single-lane closure on Puʻainakō Street, in the vicinity of Kinoʻole and ʻIwalani Streets starting March 18 and continue till March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Special duty police officers will be on-site to direct traffic during the alternating lane closure.

Subsequent work on this project is to be completed as nightwork throughout April, between the hours of 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Work dates will be announced as scheduled.

Previous preparation work on Puʻainakō Street included: the lowering of manholes and manhole covers, and the installation of Best Management Practices, such as perimeter biosocks along the shoulders.

The estimated completion date for this project is May, weather permitting.

Electronic message boards will be posted to notify motorists of closure information. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and follow all traffic control signs through the work zone area.

All work is weather permitting. The completion date of this project is subject to change per these conditions.