Highways

HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Hawaii Island motorists of single lane closures on Volcano Road at its intersection with Kipimana Street beginning Tuesday, May 26 for the Kipimana Traffic Signal Installation Project.

Working hours for the project will be 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. The scope of the work includes restriping, signage, and installation of traffic signals. Motorists are advised that the speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph at the project location. Please use caution and plan for longer driving times when traveling through the area.

HDOT would like to thank the public for its patience and support for safety and infrastructure improvements of our state roadways. The Kipimana Traffic Signal Installation Project is scheduled to be completed in September, weather permitting.

Closures for the project will appear on HDOT’s weekly roadwork list. The list is updated every Friday and can be found at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/

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