Hawaii Department of Transportation

07/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2026 19:03

Full closure of Bayfront Highway in Hilo Saturday, July 4

Full closure of Bayfront Highway in Hilo Saturday, July 4

Posted on Jul 2, 2026 in Highways News, Main, News

HILO, Hawaiʻi - The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of the full closure of Bayfront Highway (Route 11) in Hilo between the Pauahi intersection and Wailuku Bridge on Saturday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., for the Hilo Bay Blast Fourth of July celebration.

Highway users can detour to Kamehameha Avenue. Electronic message signs have been posted.

For weekly lane closures on Hawaiʻi Island visit our website at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/hawaii/

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