Traffic

16 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 1-7 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.

Bail maintained at $1.511M for man charged in crash that caused death of infant, 47-year-old woman

43-year-old Kimo K. Medeiros of Kurtistown was arrested Oct. 28 in Honolulu; he remains behind bars and was ordered to return to Hilo District Court on Nov. 3 for a preliminary hearing in the case of the fatal Oct. 23 collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.

Excessive speeding, reckless driving continue to endanger lives on Big Island roadways

Hawai’i Police Department urges the public to be extra cautious and drive responsibly following a recent increase in reports and incidents involved reckless and dangerous driving; including the crash that claimed the life of a 47-year-old Kona woman and ultimately a 3-week-old infant.

14 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 26-31 on Hawai‘i 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.

Series of suspicious same-shaped brush fires along Queen K Highway under investigation in Kona

All of the fires were 10-foot-10 in size and seen in the area between the intersection of Hulikoa Drive and Hina Lani Street. A cause has not been determined.

Sewer force main replacement project underway in Kailua-Kona

Hawaiʻi County’s $6.4 million Hale Hālāwai Force Main Replacement Project, which is expected to be complete in October 2026, involves the installation of a new 12-inch sewer force main, rehabilitation of manholes and vaults, installation of a new flow meter, pavement restoration and related improvements.

Hawaiian Telcom continues fiber optic network expansion on Hawai‘i Island

Expansion of the fiber network, however, requires trimming vegetation in certain public easements in Volcano during a 4-month period from Oct. 20 to Jan. 20, 2026, which also will involve temporarily parking trucks on one-lane roads that might temporarily impact access to homes.

12 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 19-24 on Hawai‘i 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.

Speed to be reduced on portion of Kuakini Highway in Kona

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is reducing the speed to provide a manageable, safe and consistent speed limit for that portion of the highway, which contains community and keiki gathering places such as Harold H. Higashihara Park and Kamakana Playground, as well as a church and scenic point.

Hauling cargo or taking rubbish to the transfer station? Make sure it’s properly secured and covered

Police say the majority of roadside debris actually is not intentionally discarded; loose items or unsecured items can easily blow out of open-bed trucks, trailers or roof racks while in transit.

12 motorists arrested for DUI week of Oct. 6-12 on Big Island roadways

A total of 708 DUI arrests have been made so far this year, a 7.69% decrease from the 767 made during the same period in 2024.

Hawaiian Electric pole replacement work causes partial road closures in Kona

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and drive with caution when approaching the work zones.

13 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 11-17 on Hawai‘i 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.

18 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 4-10 on Hawai‘i 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.

Overnight highway closure scheduled for utility pole replacement in North Kona

Hawaiian Electric will close a section of Māmalahoa Highway in Keōpū overnight from Oct. 2 to 3 to replace a utility pole.

UPDATE: Police reopens 29th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park

The Hawaiʻi Police Department has closed a major section of 29th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Keaʻau, as they responded to an ongoing incident.

Repairs to begin Thursday on Hakalau Bridge on Hawaiʻi Island’s Belt Road

The construction work is part of preparations for a larger rehabilitation project planned for the Hakalau Bridge.

Contraflow traffic in effect following accident on Route 180 in North Kona

The Hawaiʻi Police Department advises motorists to steer clear of Route 180 following a traffic collision near the seven-mile marker.

Beat the School Jam this year with these tips from Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation

“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.

Utility work scheduled in two North Kona locations

Overnight road closures will be necessary as crews will be replacing poles in both areas along Māmalahoa Highway.
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