HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-04 Work on Alternate Pahoa-Kalapana Emergency Route Begins -- press release
Allan G. Simeon, P.E.
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Merrick H. Nishimoto
Wil Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7 · Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720-4224
(808) 961-8321 · Fax (808) 961-8630
public_works@hawaiicounty.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: 808.961.8787
WORK ON THE ALTERNATE EMERGENCY ROUTE FOR HIGHWAY 130 HAS
BEGUN
PAHOA, 6/4/18 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i, in
partnership with Sanford’s Service Center Inc., has begun work on an alternate emergency
route for Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road). The route connects Highway 130 through
Sanford’s Service Center Inc. property north of Kamā‘ili Road/ ‘Opihikāō Drive and Ala‘ili
Road.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and to drive with caution as heavy machinery will be
in the work area.
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public
Works apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the community for
their patience and understanding. If you have any questions please contact call 961-0031.
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County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.