Umauma Bridge will reopen for two-way traffic starting Monday, however, alternating lane closures will still be in effect on weekdays.
Umauma Bridge will reopen for two-way traffic starting Monday, however, alternating lane closures will still be in effect on weekdays.
The bridge on Mamalahoa Highway, also known as Highway 190, in the vicinity of Hakalau was constructed in 1911 and has undergone a $31 million rehabilitation to reinforce the bridge’s deteriorating steel structure by building concrete towers within the existing steel towers. Other improvements included widening and replacement of the bridge deck, an asphalt concrete pavement overlay with 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders, and new concrete railings that comply with current federal pedestrian and bike safety regulations.
At 9 a.m. on Monday, the state Department of Transportation will open one lane and traffic will be contraflowed over the bridge, weather permitting. The bridge will open to two-way traffic at 3 p.m.
The state said, however, there will continue to be alternating lane closures at the bridge from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.