#highway 137
Hilo man with medical condition that requires medication still missing after more than 4 months
26-year-old Tyler Reikofski-Ekle was last seen Aug. 10 in area of 15-mile marker on Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road (Highway 137) in Pāhoa. Does anyone have any information about his whereabouts?
Hawaiʻi County to hold blessing for Highway 137 project to repair lava damage
The long-awaited road project in Pāhoa will begin construction in late September, according to Hawaiʻi County’s public works department.
Restoration of lava-inundated road from Kīlauea gets green light
The Federal Emergency Management Agency granted Hawai‘i County a Notice to Proceed on repairs for Pohoiki Road, Highway 137 and a water line project.
UPDATE: Highway 137 between mile marker 13 and 14 in now open
Highway 137 between mile marker 13 and 14 has reopened.
Environmental Assessment Underway for Puna Roads Impacted by 2018 Eruption
The county’s Department of Public Works, Department of Water Supply, Planning Department’s Disaster Recovery Division and Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz convened a virtual meeting with 50 community members to report on the status of restoring road and water infrastructure impacted by the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic eruption.
Swimmer Rescued Sunday Off Puna Coastline
A swimmer was rescued during the weekend from waters off the Puna coastline.
Striping Work Completed on Highway 132
The Department of Public Works requested and received a three-month extension from the Federal Highway Administration to complete the road restoration of Highway 132.
