Utility work in south Kona and Ka‘u on Hawai‘i Island Aug. 5 and Aug. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Utility work in south Kona and Ka‘u on Hawai‘i Island
Aug. 5 and Aug. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HILO, July 29, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric crews will replace several utility poles along Hawai‘i Belt Road in south Kona and Ka‘u next week. Intermittent lane closures will be necessary while the work is being performed.
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the makai lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road between Opihihale Street and Ohia Malu Road in Captain Cook (mile markers 93 and 94) will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Thursday, Aug. 7, the mauka lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road near the intersection of Orchid Parkway in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (mile markers 76 and 77) will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Motorists are advised to plan for traffic delays and to drive with caution when approaching the work zones. Flagmen will be onsite to provide traffic control.
