Traffic
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.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Police Department reports Daniel K. Inouye Highway open to all traffic
The roadway was previously closed earlier during the night of Dec. 24 near the 14-mile marker because of a traffic crash.
17 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Dec. 8-14 on Big Island
Six of the drivers arrested for impaired driving during the week were involved in traffic crashes; five were younger than 21 years old.
UPDATE: ʻAʻama Street in Hawaiian Beaches again open following completion of police activity
Hawai’i Police Department thanks the public for its cooperation while the street was closed, which began at about 9 p.m. Friday.
UPDATE: Nānāwale Boulevard in Pāhoa again open to all traffic
The area between the intersections of Kēhau Road and Center Lane was previously closed because of a structure fire.
Detour in effect on Kawaihae Road for utility repairs following traffic collision
The Hawaiʻi Police Department advises motorists to use a detour on South Kohala as utility pole repairs continue following a recent collision.
12 lane closures scheduled during week of Dec. 13-19 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
Road closures necessary for Hawaiian Electric to replace utility poles around Big Island
Motorists should plan for possible traffic delays and drive with caution when approaching the work zones; flagmen will also be at each site to provide traffic control.
11 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Nov. 24-30 on Big Island roadways
Five of the 11 drivers were involved in traffic crashes; none were younger than 21 years old. DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
17 lane closures scheduled during week of Dec. 6-12 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Fire Department reports multi-structure fire in downtown Hilo now contained
However, incident area remains dangerous and can present hazardous conditions to the general public; all streets in downtown Hilo are also now open.
UPDATE: Part of Highway 11 near 23-mile marker in Volcano again open to all traffic
The roadway in Puna was previously impacted by a downed utility pole,
14 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
