Traffic/Roads
2 speed humps, 1 speed table to be installed in Honalo
State transportation officials say the new speed reduction tools on Māmalahoa Highway and Kuakini Highway will improve safety in the area, where 8 traffic crashes happened during the past 5 years, including one fatality.
19 motorists arrested week of April 13-19 for driving under influence on Big Isle roadways
Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes; none were younger than 21 years old. There have been a total of 261 DUI arrests so far in 2026.
Hawai‘i bucks national increasing trend for gas prices with decrease at pump during past week
Prices shortly after 8 a.m. Monday at Hilo and other Big Island gas pumps ranged from $5.19 per gallon on the low end to as much as $5.69 per gallon; prices at the pump for neighbor islands decreased 10.6 cents per gallon from last week’s average $5.64 per gallon.
20 lane closures scheduled during week of April 25-May 1 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
22 lane closures scheduled during week of April 18-24 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
17 lane closures scheduled during week of April 11-17 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Police remind motorists to drive safely during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data show 16,482 people died and about 1.6 million people were injured in crashes involving distracted drivers from 2020 to 2024 nationwide.
16 motorists arrested for DUI during week of March 23-29 on Big Island roads
There have been a total of 198 DUI arrests so far this year, a 6.16% decrease from the 237 during the same period last year; DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
18 lane closures scheduled during week of April 4-10 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
UPDATE: Police report Kaʻūmana Drive near 7-mile marker open to all traffic
That portion of the roadway in Hilo was previously closed earlier Saturday afternoon because of a traffic crash.
16 lane closures scheduled during week of March 28-April 3 on Big Island state roadways
In observance of Good Friday, April 3, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted; Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice.
Several transportation-related bills passed by state House seek to make Hawaiʻi roads safer
“These bills reflect our committee’s priorities: making streets safer, improving enforcement and traffic safety and ensuring the well-being of our residents,” said House Transportation Committee Chairperson Rep. Darius Kila of Oʻahu in a state House release about the measures.
18 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
22 drivers arrested for DUI during week of Feb. 23 through March 1 on Big Island roadways
There have been 135 DUI arrests so far this year, a 19.16% decrease from the 167 DUI arrests by the same time last year.
17 lane closures scheduled during week of March 7-13 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
UPDATE: Police report both lanes open on Hualālai Road in Kona after temporary closure
The roadway was previously closed between Aloha Kona Drive and Kuakini Highway because of a traffic crash.
14 lane closures scheduled during week of Feb. 28-March 6 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Residents encouraged to attend upcoming meetings to share input about future land transportation needs
Public meetings to discuss Hawai’i Department of Transportation Statewide Long-range Land Transportation Plan begin March 10; Hawaiʻi (Island) Long-Range Land Transportation Plans meetings are March 12.
State Transportation Department director headlines March Waimea Town Meeting
Main focus of Waimea Community Association monthly meeting will be transportation issues affecting Waimea and South Kohala; Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works Deputy Director Neil Azevedo also will joint conversation.
UPDATE: Police report Hawaiʻi Belt Road is reopen to all traffic at Kaʻawaliʻi Gulch
Part of the roadway south of Paʻauilo was closed several hours while materials from an unsecured load that fell and blocked one lane had to be removed.
