Pauahi Street closed for part of next week

Pauahi Street in Hilo from Aupuni Street to Kamehameha Avenue will be closed Monday, July 22, to Thursday, July 26.

The road will be closed between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

This closure is necessary to safely facilitate the removal of the existing bridge deck using a heavy equipment crane, according to a Hawaii County press release.

During the closure, motorists are advised to use Manono Street or Ponahawai Street as alternative routes to access the back side of Pauahi Street.