The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced a 24/7 lane closure of the makai lane on Hawaiʻi Belt Road at the Hakalau Stream Bridge beginning Wednesday, December 3 to Sunday December 7.

The closure is needed as the new concrete grout for the bridge repair cures.

During this time, traffic will be maintained in both directions using alternating traffic control where the Honoka‘a-bound traffic will be contraflowed in the Hilo-bound lane. The use of the lane will be controlled by flaggers or a temporary traffic signal, depending on workflow and traffic volumes.

This multiple-day closure is necessary to repair the foundation of the bridge and is part of the repairs needed in preparation for the full Hakalau Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which is expected to commence in Fall 2027.