Banyan Drive construction planned

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Hawaii Electric Light Co. announced construction plans near the intersection of Banyan Drive and Lihiwai Street in Hilo.

Hawaii Electric Light Co. announced construction plans near the intersection of Banyan Drive and Lihiwai Street in Hilo.

“As part of the company’s efforts to upgrade underground infrastructure and improve service reliability for customers, contractors will be performing excavation work from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays from Wednesday, May 31, to Friday, June 16,” a HELCO announcement says.

Construction will pause for Kamehameha Day — Monday, June 12.

Most work will happen away from the pavement, “but occasional partial lane closures may be necessary while heavy equipment is moved.”

Motorists are asked to drive slowly, and with caution, during construction.

Questions? Call 969-6666.