The Makea Stream Bridge on Kaupakuea Homestead Road will be closed effective immediately due to undermining of bridge abutments.

A press release from the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works says the bridge will remain closed until further notice.

Barricades will be placed on both sides of the bridge with signage alerting motorists of the bridge closure. Kaupakuea Homestead Road north of the Makea Stream Bridge will be accessible via a detour through the Old Mamalahoa Highway, Opua Road, and Lauhulu Road. The detour access entrance is located at approximately mile marker 11.23 on Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 19). Road signs will be posted, and motorists are advised to drive with caution.