Public invited to comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for Kuakini Highway, Phase II.

From our Department of Public Works: This is the schedule for roadwork and traffic patterns on Kīlauea Avenue from the Puna side of the Pauahi Street intersection to Aupuni Street. During construction, restrictions affecting on street parking and lane closures are in effect. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, and if work occurs on the weekend and holidays, the schedule is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No parking will be enforced on Kīlauea...

Work begins Monday, February 11 to increase parking (by 17 stalls) in the Mo’oheau Bus Terminal parking lot in Downtown Hilo. The mauka lane, between Mamo and Hāla’i Streets, fronting Kamehameha Avenue, will be widened by 7 feet. Six trees along Kamehameha Avenue will be relocated to the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens. Construction will be done weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Completion is scheduled for...

The Mamalahoa Highway Bypass is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide much-needed traffic relief to the families of South Kona.

Architect or Structural Engineer’s Seal No Longer Required for PV Building Plans

Roadwork to change the Ohuohu Street and E Puainako intersection to an all way stop is near completion.  The conversion could happen Wednesday, October 17, weather permitting.  Once the change is made, motorists approaching this intersection will be required to stop. Stop signs will be installed on E. Puainako and turn lanes removed. Whichever vehicle comes to the intersection first has the right of way.  If vehicles approach the intersection...