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Paving work starts on Waikōloa Road next week
Paving work is slated to begin next week for the $26 million Waikōloa Rehabilitation Project on Waikōloa Road.
Water Main Break on Puakō Beach Drive
A DWS water tanker is stationed near the Puakō General Store for the public’s use.
New, Permanent Traffic Signal to go Live on Henry St.
A recently installed traffic signal on Henry Street at the entrance to Niumalu Market Place in Kailua-Kona will start working on Oct. 7, 2020.
Māmalahoa Highway Roadwork Rescheduled
The Māmalahoa Highway Widening Project, which began in May 2018, is expected to be completed in November 2020.
Roadwork to Impact Traffic on Major North Hawai‘i Thoroughfares Next Week
Motorists should expect delays during the roadwork.
Roadwork Scheduled for Waimea in Early August
Traffic on Māmalahoa Highway between the intersections of Hohola Drive and Pū’u Nani Drive will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic day and night except for morning and evening commute times.
Political Signage Restricted to Certain Areas, DPW Says
Encroachments in county right of ways have the potential to impair vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian sight distances.
Onomea Camp Road Bridge Closes For Repairs
Situated between Highway 19 and Old Māmalahoa Highway, Onomea Camp Road is not part of the Onomea Scenic Route.
Ali‘i Drive Culvert Replacement Drives Traffic Changes
The existing double-cell culvert bridging the Waiaha Drainageway on Ali‘i Drive, adjacent to the Kona Tiki Hotel, is being demolished.
County Announce New Sign Variance Process
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Building Division announced Tuesday that starting this week, a new sign variance process goes into effect islandwide.
DPW Reopening Several Offices in Hilo, Kona
Safety measures will be in place upon the offices reopening.
DPW To Conduct Road Paving in Hilo
There will be alternating lanes of travel and motorists are advised to drive with caution in the work zone.
Hilo Restriping Project to Begin in March
Work will be conducted on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting.
County Council Squashes Herbicide Resolution
Departments are working toward an herbicide tracking system that would incorporate GIS mapping and real-time data entry, but are only in the early stages of development.
DWS Announces Flow Test in North Kona
Customers are advised to refrain from washing clothes and to store a container of water for their drinking needs until the supply of water is restored to normal.
Sinkhole Stops Traffic on Ali‘i Drive
Road crews are working at the section of roadway fronting Coconut Grove. HPD reported this portion of the road will remain closed pending completion of repairs.
DPW to Install Cameras at Henry, Alahou Streets
Motorists are advised to drive with caution in the area.
DPW to Close Kahawaili‘ili‘i Gulch Bridge
Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works has announced that Kahawaili‘ili‘i Gulch Bridge on Kalopa Road will be closed Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.
Work Planned on Ali‘i Drive in Keauhou Area
Motorists can expect a little extra traffic at the intersection of Ali‘i Drive and the Keauhou Shopping Center entrance on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.