HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-24 Traffic Signal maintenance at various West Hawaii locations -- 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
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AT VARIOUS WEST HAWAII
THND
LOCATIONS FROM OCT. 29 TO NOV. 2
Oct 25, 2018 – The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Traffic Division will
be conducting maintenance work on traffic signals along various locations in South
Kohala and North Kona.
On Monday, October 29, 2018, work will be done on the Ho‘okō St. and Paniolo Ave.
intersection; and on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Hwy. intersection with Waikoloa Rd. and
Waikoloa Beach Rd. Work is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
From Tuesday, October 30, 2018 to Friday, November 2, 2018, work will be done on
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Hwy. intersections at Makala Blvd., Palani Rd., Henry St., Malulani
Rd., Nani Kailua Dr., and Puapuaanui St.; and then proceeding to Kuakini Hwy.
intersections at Lako St., Sea View Cir., La’aloa Ave, and Kamehameha III Rd; and the
Māmalahoa Hwy. (190) intersection with Hina Lani St. Work is scheduled is scheduled
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The signals will be tested for functionality and will be flashing all red for up to 10
minutes and the crew will be at each intersection for no longer that 2 hours. Motorists
are advised to expect delays and that intersections with signals flashing all red should
be treated as an all-way stop. Traffic control personnel will be in the work area to
facilitate traffic movement.
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 there are any questions or concerns, please call the Traffic Division at 961-8341
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County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.