The Department of Transportation announced the following Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of March 16, 2026. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
KAMEHAMEHA AVENUE/VOLCANO ROAD (ROUTE 11)
HILO TO VOLCANO
Single lane closure on Kamehameha Avenue to Volcano Road (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 0 to 36, in the vicinity of Banyan Drive, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for removal of existing striping and installation of centerline rumble strip, striping, and pavement markers.
MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11)
VOLCANO
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 37 to 39.5, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for cutting the grass.
KIPAHOEHOE
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 93 to 95, in the vicinity of Ohia Malu Road and Kukui O Pae Place, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tree trimming and shoulder work.
CAPTAIN COOK TO HOLUALOA
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 109 to 118.8, in the vicinity of Koa Road and Lako Street, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for removal of existing striping, new striping, and permanent markers.
CAPTAIN COOK
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction near mile post 110.6, in the vicinity of Meleana Place and Onouli Road, on Tuesday, March 17 to Thursday, March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Department of Water Supply to install a new meter and waterline.
CAPTAIN COOK
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction near mile post 111, in the vicinity of Konawaena School Road, on Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Department of Water Supply to install a new meter and waterline.
HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19)
For details on the emergency repairs to Hawaii Belt Road between MP 3 and 15, see https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2025/12/31/24-7-single-lane-closure-for-emergency-zone-work-on-hawai%ca%bbi-belt-road/
HONOMU TO HAKALAU (WEEKEND) (24 HOUR LANE CLOSURES)
Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), possible in either direction between mile post 11.5 to 15, in the vicinity of Overpass Road and Chin Chuck Road, Saturday, March 14 to Friday, March 20 for emergency zone work, pavement repair.
NINOLE
Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), possible in either direction between mile post 17.9 to 18.2, in the vicinity of Government Main Road, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for work on Nanue Bridge.
PAPAALOA
Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), possible in either direction between mile post 21 to 22, in the vicinity of Kaihuiki Road and Uweki Road, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for cutting trees and shoulder work.
OOKALA
Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), possible in either direction between mile post 29.8 to 32, in the vicinity of Kaawalii Road and Government Main Road, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for work on Kaholo Stream Bridge.
HONOKAA
Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), possible in either direction between mile post 43 to 44, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for bridge maintenance.
KEAAU PAHOA ROAD/PAHOA KALAPANA ROAD (ROUTE 130)
KEAAU TO KAIMU
Single lane closure on Keaau Pahoa Road to Pahoa Kalapana Road (Route 130), possible in either direction between mile post 0 to 21, in the vicinity of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaimu-Chain of Craters Road, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for removal of existing striping and applying new striping and pavement markers.
KEAAU PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130)
KEAAU TO PAHOA
Single lane closure on Keaau Pahoa Road (Route 130), possible in either direction between mile post 3 to 11, in the vicinity of Kahakai Boulevard, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for cutting the grass.
PAHOA KALAPANA ROAD (ROUTE 130)
PAHOA
Single lane closure on Pahoa Kalapana Road (Route 130), possible in either direction between mile post 17 to 19, in the vicinity of Old Kalapana Road, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for mulching and shoulder work.
MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 190)
WAIMEA
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190), possible in either direction between mile post 0 to 1, in the vicinity of Lindsey Road and Lalamilo Farm Road, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for installation of new striping.
SOUTH KOHALA
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190), possible in either direction between mile post 12.2 to 16.4, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for installation of new striping.
KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD (ROUTE 250)
HAWI
Single lane closure on Hawi Road (Route 250), possible in either direction between mile post 17 to 19, in the vicinity of Mamo Street and Akoni Pule Highway, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tree trimming and shoulder work.
PUAINAKO STREET (ROUTE 2000)
HILO
Single lane closure on Puainako Street (Route 2000), possible in either direction between mile post 0.5 to 2.2, in the vicinity of Kanoelehua Avenue and Komohana Street, on Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for repairing and painting asphalt curbs and directional arrows.