Traffic pattern to change on Kapiolani for Easter weekend

Police will enforce a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapiolani Street in Hilo starting Friday to accommodate 2018 Easter season activities at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna, or southeasterly, direction on Kapiolani Street between Waianuenue Avenue and Haili Street during certain hours.

Specifically, the one-way pattern will be in effect from 1-6 p.m. on Good Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Easter Sunday.

During these time periods, parking will be allowed on both sides of Kapiolani.