The Department of Transportation announced the following Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of March 23, 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 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 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)
PAHALA
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 49 to 53, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for mechanical mowing.
NAALEHU
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 65 to 66, in the vicinity of Kaalualu Waiohinu Road to Kono Hiki Street on Tuesday, March 24 to Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for resurfacing the road. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. Details:
KIPAHOEHOE
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 88 to 92, in the vicinity of Old Mamalahoa Highway and Yee Hop Ranch Road, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tree trimming and mechanical mowing.
KEALAKEKUA TO HOLUALOA
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 109 to 118, in the vicinity of Koa Road and Judd Trail, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for removal of existing striping and installing new striping and pavement markers.
CAPTAIN COOK
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction between mile post 110.5 and 110.7, in the vicinity of Saint Johns Road and Meleana Place, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday March 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Department of Water Supply to install a new meter and waterline.
KEALAKEKUA
Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), possible in either direction near mile post 111, in the vicinity of Konawaena School Road, Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 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 21 to Friday, March 27 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 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 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 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tree trimming 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 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 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 47 to 48, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for bridge maintenance.
KAWAIHAE ROAD (ROUTE 19)
KAMUELA
Single lane closure on Kawaihae Road (Route 19), possible in either direction between mile post 58 to 60, in the vicinity of Ko Uka Street and Ohina Street, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for shoulder work.
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 21.8, in the vicinity of Mamalahoa Highway and Kaimu-Chain of Craters Road, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for removal of existing striping and applying new striping and pavement markers.
KEAAU BYPASS ROAD (ROUTE 130)
KEAAU TO PAHOA
Single lane closure on Keaau Pahoa Road (Route 130), possible in either direction between mile post 0 to 10, in the vicinity of Mamalahoa Highway, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for cutting the grass and mechanical mowing.
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 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 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 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for installation of new striping.
AKONI PULE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 270)
KAWAIHAE
Single lane closure on Hawi Road (Route 250), possible in either direction between mile post 2 to 5, in the vicinity of Maluokalani Street and Kohalka Ranch Road, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 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 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for repairing and painting asphalt curbs and directional arrows.
