#Big Island Roadways

Hawai‘i DOT: Scheduled lane closures for week of May 20-26 on Big Island

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Hawai‘i DOT: Scheduled Big Island lane closures for the week of May 13-19

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

18 motorists arrested for DUI during week of May 1-7

So far this year, there have been 355 DUI arrests on the Big Island compared with 372 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.6 percent.

DOT: Kawalii Rock Slide Repairs Continue

Only one lane of traffic will be open along Highway 19 in the Kawalii Gulch area as Department of Transportation crews work on slope stablization.

HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown

Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4.

High Surf Keeps East Hawai’i Beaches, Highway Closed

High surf has caused the closure of several East Hawai’i beaches. A high surf advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. Sunday.

Military Convoys to Travel Between Kawaihae, PTA

Military convoys are scheduled to travel between Kawaihae and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning Sunday, Sept. 27 and lasting through Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Weekend Lane Closure

The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation says road work will continue this weekend on the Umauma Bridge in Hakalau.

HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown

Statistics for major accidents, traffic fatalities, and arrests for driving under the influence are all down from last year’s numbers.

Scheduled Lane Closures July 27-31

Several spots along Highway 19 will undergo roadwork, causing partial lane closures. One area along Daniel K. Inouye Highway also has scheduled work.

HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown

Traffic fatalities have increased by 75 percent this year, while major accidents are down by six percent and DUI arrests are down by 17.2 percent.

Weekend Land Closures

The State Department of Transportation has announced its scheduled weekend lane closures.

HPD Weekly Statistical Breakdown

Sixteen drivers were arrested for driving under the influence between June 22 and June 28, according to the Hawai’i Police Department’s weekly DUI statistics.

Pedestrian, Bike Safety Focus of New Road Challenge

Mayor Billy Kenoi’s Active Living Advisory Council is preparing to tackle pedestrian and bicycle safety challenges.