Traffic signal upgrade planned at Laaloa Avenue, Kuakini Highway intersection

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The Hawaii County Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be working on the traffic signals at the Laaloa Avenue and Kuakini Highway intersection on Wednesday.

The Hawaii County Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be working on the traffic signals at the Laaloa Avenue and Kuakini Highway intersection on Wednesday.

The work will take place from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and involves installing wireless vehicle detection sensors in the roadway on all three approaches and programming the traffic signals to optimize traffic flow. The intersection will remain open and the Traffic Division will work on one approach at a time with an off-duty police officers directing motorists.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.