Traffic-flow change for Merrie Monarch Festival

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In conjunction with the 54th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo around Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium.

In conjunction with the 54th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo around Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium.

Traffic will be allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street between Piilani and Kuawa streets during the festival. The one-way traffic pattern will remain in effect beginning at noon Wednesday, April 19, through 8 a.m. Sunday, April 23.

Motorists traveling in a westerly direction on Piilani Street will be allowed to turn right onto Kalanikoa Street. Left turns also will be allowed onto Kalanikoa Street from Piilani Street.

Both right and left turns will be allowed to one-way traffic on Kalanikoa Street to access the Ho‘olulu Complex and businesses in the area.

Regular two-way traffic will remain in effect on Manono, Kuawa and Piilani streets.