Emergency work will cause road closure tonight in downtown Hilo

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Waianuenue Avenue in Hilo between Kamehameha Avenue and Keawe Street will be closed tonight between 6 p.m. and about midnight as county crews will conduct an emergency replacement of a damaged signal light pole at the corner of Waianuenue and Kamehameha, weather and construction conditions permitting,’

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes. Road signage will alert motorists to the road closure and police officers will be stationed on site.