Traffic
19 lane closures scheduled during week of Feb. 15-20 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting; in observance of Presidents’ Day on Feb. 16, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted.
Police: Make sure your Big Game plans are super; fans don’t let fans drive drunk
Everyone is urged to celebrate Super Bowl LX safely by making a plan before festivities begin. The most important step is having a sober ride in advance, whether that means designating a sober driver, using a taxi service or calling for a rideshare.
Alaska Airlines flight diverted back to Anchorage, Alaska, while on its way to Big Island
Alaska Flight 255 left at just before 3 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 5) from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was back in Alaska within just about 5.5 hours after pilots declared emergency and decided to turn around because of a reported maintenance issue.
Paving project starts this week, covering nearly 2 miles of Kāwili Street in Hilo
The project will occur in phases — between Kanoelehua Avenue and Pūʻainakō Street — and all work will happen from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting.
Lane closure begins today on Banyan Drive in Hilo for tree removal
The southbound lane of Banyan Drive, between Banyan Way and Kamehameha Avenue, will be closed 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday as the banyan tree is removed.
12 more motorists arrested for DUI from Jan. 12-18 on Big Island roads; total stands at 37 for year
Major crash numbers so far in 2026 have increased by 22.73% from the 44 within the first couple of weeks in 2025; Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section discovered 54 major crashes reported already this year as of Jan. 18.
18 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 25-30 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Lane closure scheduled on Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo for utility pole replacement
Hawaiian Electric will replace two power poles on Kīlauea Avenue near Aupuni Street in downtown Hilo, resulting in lane closures.
Hawaiian Electric plans utility work this week in North Kona
The work Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be accompanied by a closure of the mauka lane of Kuakini Highway, between Ihilani Place and Ha‘awina Street.
Enhanced DUI enforcement continues as crashes rise on Hawai‘i Island
During the first two weeks of 2026, Hawaiʻi Island police intensified their crackdown on impaired driving, arresting 25 drivers for DUI.
Update: Hawaiʻi police confirm Māhiai Street reopens after accident response
Māhiai Street in South Hilo has reopened to traffic after a brief closure following a traffic accident.
5 motorists arrested for DUI during last days of 2025 on Big Island; year ends with total of 899
The total number of DUI arrests in 2025 decreased by 6.74% compared with the 964 recorded in 2024; fatal crashes and fatalities also decreased on island roadways last year.
8 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 10-16 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Police identify pedestrian who died following August 2025 crash in Hilo
The victim was 43-year-old Caesare Brown of Hilo; police reclassified the investigation from negligent injury to negligent homicide following Brown’s death and continue to investigate.
State removing passing zones on nearly 15-mile portion of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway in Kona
The change is aimed at enforcing safe driving habits and enhancing safety of motorists traveling between mile posts 78 and 92.6, in the vicinity of Waikōloa Beach Drive and Keāhole Airport Road.
8 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 3-9 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Waikōloa Village Evacuation Traffic Study public meeting scheduled early next month
The meeting is an opportunity for residents to provide input and learn about the federally funded study, which is intended to mitigate the risk of harm to people and property in fire-vulnerable Waikōloa Village area.
UPDATE: All lanes open on Māmalahoa Highway near 56-mile marker in South Kohala
All lanes are open on Māmalahoa Highway after a traffic accident near Waikelehua Place caused wires to block both lanes of traffic earlier this morning in South Kohala.
Police arrest 16 motorists for driving under the influence during week of Dec. 15-21
There have been 883 DUI arrests so far in 2025, a 5.96% decrease compared with 939 during the same period last year.
One lane closure scheduled on Big Island state roadways week of Dec. 27 through Jan. 2, 2026
A holiday lane closure restriction is in effect through Jan. 4, 2026. Only closures with demonstrated need — such as those necessary for safety or to avoid lengthy construction delays — were approved and are on this list.
