Temporary one-way traffic pattern in place for Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

A temporary one-way traffic pattern is in place on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo till Sunday at 8 a.m. for the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival.

Traffic is allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street between Pi‘ilani Street to Kuawa Street during the festival.

Motorists traveling in a westerly direction on Pi‘ilani Street will be allowed to turn right onto Kalanikoa Street. Left turns will also be allowed onto Kalanikoa Street from Pi‘ilani Street.

Both right and left turns will be allowed to one-way traffic on Kalanikoa Street to access the Ho‘olulu Complex and businesses in the area.

Regular two-way traffic will remain in effect on Manono, Kuawa and Pi‘ilani Streets.