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Update 12:30 p.m.

All lanes on Kanoelehua Avenue are now open. HPD thanks the public for their patience.

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Hawaii Police Department this morning is advising motorists to avoid Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo due to a downed utility pole.

A large truck has downed a utility pole and wires on Kanoelehua Avenue near Lanikaula Street in Hilo.

The outside Northbound lane is closed for the next three hours in order to clear the pole and lines.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using Railroad Avenue or Manono street. Expect delays, police said at about 11 a.m. this morning.