MEDIA RELEASE

Hawaiian Telcom plans to close Palani Road at night beginning on Monday, March 1, as workers transfer cables to new utility poles. This work is part of the Hawaii County’s Palani Road Safety Improvements project under the Department of Public Works.

Palani Road from Uluaoa to Konalani will be closed from approximately 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on week nights from March 1 through 12 for the first phase of this work. Motorists are advised to drive with caution, plan accordingly and use alternate routes. Hawaiian Telcom will hire security guards to allow access to area residents at secured points and to provide assistance during this time.

Suggested alternate routes:

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  From Waimea to Kailua, take Hinalani St. to Queen Kaahumanu Highway
• From Kailua to Waimea, take Queen Kaahumanu Highway to Hinalani St. to Hawaii Belt Road.

Weather conditions could alter this schedule. Information and updates can be obtained by calling the Hawaii County hotline at 808-334-9559.