#Bridge Closure
Hilo man arrested after reportedly crashing his vehicle on Wainaku Bridge, forcing its closure
Hawai‘i Island police responded to the collision just after midnight. When they arrived on scene they found an unoccupied 2005 Honda Pilot sports utility vehicle that had struck the concrete reinforced bridge railing and sustained heavy front-end damage.
Update: Puʻueo Street Bridge in Hilo will be closed overnight due to large tree fall
The Puʻueo Street Bridge between Wailuku and Ohai streets in Hilo will now be closed overnight Wednesday through Thursday morning due to a large tree falling across the road.
Coconut Island Pedestrian Bridge to Temporarily Close
The pedestrian bridge to Coconut Island in Hilo will be closed starting Dec. 7 for repairs on bridge handrails.
Makea Stream Bridge Closed Due to Safety Concerns
The Makea Stream Bridge on Kaupakuea Homestead Road will be closed effective immediately due to the undermining of the bridge abutments.
Keawe-Wailuku Bridge to Close for Repainting
The Department of Public Works will begin work on the Keawe-Wailuku Bridge on Dec. 1-4, weather conditions permitting.
Loss of Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge Concerns Hakalau Residents
Some Hakalau residents worry they could be cut off from emergency responders with two local bridges out of service and another unable to support the weight of a fire truck.
Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge Closed Due to Threat of Collapse
The Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge is closed for repairs effective immediately as the removal of sediment and gravel around the abutment has compromised the structure’s stability.
