#Nanue Bridge

Sen. Schatz secures federal funding to repair 2 Big Island bridges

Both Nānue and Hakalau bridges require significant rehabilitation to maintain operations along State Route 19 which is key for freight and a primary route of commercial vehicles traveling between Hilo and Kona.

Second lane over Nanue Bridge reopens in case Mauna Loa lava flow crosses highway

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reopened the second lane over Nanue Bridge in case lava from the Mauna Loa eruption crossing the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. The makai — northbound — lane of the bridge at mile marker 18.5 on Hawaii Belt Road was closed due to placement of a tower scaffold used in the emergency repairs. The […]

Nanue Bridge Weight Restriction to Be Lifted

The state Department of Transportation at noon Friday, Sept. 2, will lift the temporary 12-ton posted weight limit for the Nanue Bridge on Hawai’i Belt Road (Highway 19) at milepost 18.5.

One Lane to Be Closed to Accommodate For Nanue Bridge Repairs

Repairs to an East Hawai’i bridge will require a lane closure tonight.

Body Found Below Nanue Bridge Identified

The body of a man found below Nanue Bridge on Friday has been identified.

Lifeless Body Found Below Nanue Bridge

The Hawai’i Police Department says the body of a man was found at the bottom of a bridge in the Umauma area Friday morning.

One Dead in Possible Suicide

One person is dead in an incident that Hawaii County Fire Department officials are describing as a possible suicide attempt.