An inspection determined that emergency repairs and a traffic pattern change are needed for the Wailuku Bridge.

Wailuku Bridge, also known as singing bridge is located on Hawai‘i Belt Road between Waiānuenue Avenue and Pukihae Street.

Yesterday afternoon, Hilo-bound traffic on Hawai‘i Belt Road at the bridge was detoured through Hau and Wainaku Streets.

The Hilo-bound detour will remain in place and no oversized or overweight vehicle permits will be issued until the repairs are completed later this week. This timeframe may be extended if additional work is added over the course of the repairs.

HDOT made repairs to Wailuku Bridge in September 2019, November 2020, and April 2023. A full rehabilitation of the bridge is planned to begin in 2027.