Updated at 7:55 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2007
Merrie Monarch traffic pattern announced
Advertiser Staff
Police have released the traffic-flow plan for visitors coming to the Big Island for the Merrie Monarch Festival April 11 through April 15.During the festival, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo from noon April 11 through 1 a.m. April 15.
Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna or southerly direction on Kalanikoa Street between Kuawa Street and Piilani Street during those dates.
Right turns only will be allowed onto Kalanikoa Street to allow participants to enter and exit the Ho'olulu Complex, police said.
Traffic will not be allowed to turn left (east) onto Piilani Street from Kalanikoa Street. Traffic will only be allowed to turn right (west) onto Piilani Street from Kalanikoa Street.
Regular two-way traffic will remain in effect on Manono, Kuawa and Piilani streets.
After the festival is over, traffic will be allowed to flow in its usual two-way pattern.
