HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) issues this update to the Hilo community on the Pūʻainakō Street Resurfacing Project.

Crews continue to work on installing loop detectors, striping, new traffic signal lights equipped with LED bulbs, traffic signal backplates, which shield the background of the signal to enhance visibility, and additional signage. This work is being performed with a daily single-lane closure on Pūʻainakō Street (Route 2000) possible in either direction between Kanoelehua Avenue and Komohana Street on weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will try to work with surrounding schools to ensure little conflict with the end-of-school rush.

The project is estimated to be completed by March 2025, however crews will need to return at a later date to install the traffic signal bulbs and traffic signal backplates pending material availability.

Electronic message boards will be posted to notify motorists of closure information. HDOT reminds motorists to drive with caution and to follow all traffic control signs through the work zone area. Please note, all work is weather permitting.

For HDOT Hawaiʻi Island road closures please visit: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/hawaii/

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HDOT Public Affairs Office

Phone: 808-587-2160

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