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COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI
MAYOR C. KIMO ALAMEDA, PHD
Last Two Phases of Māmalahoa Highway Repaving Project to Begin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2025
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works announces the last two phases of a
resurfacing project for Māmalahoa Highway in South Kona.
Starting May 19, resurfacing will occur from Kalamauka Road to Ha‘awina Street (approximately
3 miles). That segment is anticipated to be completed Oct. 2.
The last segment of the project, from Palani Road to Kamalani Street (approximately 3 miles),
will begin June 18 and be completed Nov. 26.
The contractor for the project is Isemoto Contracting.
Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weather permitting. Shifting
lane closures will be in effect during work hours. Flaggers will be on site to help manage traffic
flow. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the work zone.
The project started with resurfacing of the highway from Kamalani Street to Kalamauka Road.
That segment is anticipated to be done by the end of May.
In total, about 9 miles of road will be paved through all phases. The anticipated cost of the
completed project is $5 million.
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