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HCC §24-265

Where drivers must yield at specific bridges and roads

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗

This section lists specific locations on Hawaii Island where drivers must yield the right-of-way when signs are posted. It covers many roads and bridges in different districts. If you drive in these areas, watch for yield signs and follow them.

The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Schedule 13

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Yield locations. When properly sign posted, vehicles shall yield right-of-way at the following locations: (a) Hāmākua • Ka‘āpahu Road, east approach to Kalōpā Gulch Bridge, No. 44-7, eight hundred thirty-five feet northwest of Ho‘o Kahua Road. • Ka‘āpahu Road, east approach to Kalōpā Gulch Bridge No. 44-7, one thousand two hundred twenty-seven feet northwest of Ho‘o Kahua Road. • Kalōpā Road, eastbound approach to bridge adjacent to parcels 4-4-3:42, 4-4-4:6, 4-4-6:1, and 4-4-8:48. • Kalōpā Road, westbound approach to bridge adjacent to parcels 4-4-2:5, 4-4-2:6, 4-4-9:3, and 4-4-9:8. • Kalōpā Road, westbound approach to Bridge No. 44-9. • Kalōpā Road, westbound approach to Bridge No. 44-10. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, eastbound approach to Bridge No. 47-3. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, southbound approach to Bridge No. 47-1. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, southwestbound approach adjacent to parcel 4-6-011:046. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, westbound approach to bridge adjacent to parcels 4-7-7:4, 4-7-7:19, and 4-7-7:90. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, westbound approach to bridge adjacent to parcels 4-7-7:8 and 4-7-7:9. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, westbound approach to Bridge No. 47-2. 24A-21 SUPP. 8 (7-2020) (a) Hāmākua (Continued) • Pa‘auilo Mauka Road, westbound and eastbound departures to Bridge No. 43-8. • Pōhākea Homestead Road, makai bound at the narrow bridge (bridge number 43-5), located 1.6 miles west of State Highway 19. (b) North Hilo • Kihalani Homestead Road, mauka bound lane; the right turn from Old Māmalahoa Highway. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, northbound approach to Bridge No. 29-2. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, southeastbound approach to Bridge No. 29-3. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, southbound approach to bridge adjacent to parcels 3-5-9:19, 3-5-9:20, and 3-5-30:49. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, westbound approach to Bridge No. 35-1. (c) South Hilo • Ainaola Drive, north approach adjacent to parcels 2-4-007:049 and 2-4-007:053. • Akolea Road, southbound approach to bridge adjacent to parcels identified by Tax Map Key Numbers (3) 2-5-006:130, 2-5-047:002, 2-5-056:041, and 2-5-056:043. • Haihai Street, westbound, the right-turn lane to Ainaola Drive. • Kāhoa Street, northwest approach to Bridge No. 26-5. • Ka‘iulani Street at southbound approach to Bridge No. 23-3. • Kīlauea Avenue, north bound, at Bridge No. 22-7, approaching Haihai Street. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, northbound approach to Bridge 27-2. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, northeastbound approach to Bridge 27-5. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, northeastbound approach to Bridge 27-6. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, northeastbound approach to Bridge 27-7. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, northeastbound approach to Bridge 27-8. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, southbound approach to Bridge 27-3. • Old Māmalahoa Highway, southbound approach to Bridge 27-4. • Waiānuenue Avenue, westbound, the through lane intersecting the extension of Lele Street near Carvalho Park. (d) Ka‘ū • Ka‘alāiki Road, northeast approach adjacent to parcels 9-5-008:001 and 9-5-008:010. SUPP. 1 (1-2017) 24A-22 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC § 24-265 (e) Kohala • Ka‘auhuhu Homestead Road, southbound approach to bridge crossing North Kohala Ditch adjacent to parcels identified by TMK Nos. (3) 5-5- 002:007, 013, 054 and 125. • Route 19, northwest bound, the right turn lane to Lindsey Road. (f) Kona • Ali‘i Drive, southbound approach to the Māmalahoa Bypass Highway. • Kuakini Highway, northbound, the right-turn lane to Kaiwi Street. (g) Puna • Huina Road, eastbound approach at the Luhi Road intersection. • Mahi‘ai Road, northeast approach at the Amaumau Road intersection. • North Oshiro Road, southeast approach to bridge adjacent to parcels (3)1-8-005:029 and (3)1-8-073:003. (2000, ord 00-87, sec 2; ord 00-130, sec 1; am 2001, ord 01-85, sec 2; am 2002, ord 02-87, sec 1; am 2003, ord 03-53, sec 1; am 2004, ord 04-125, sec 1; am 2007, ord 07-118, sec 1; am 2008, ord 08-45, sec 1; ord 08-132, sec 1; am 2009, ord 09-97, sec 1; ord 09-109, sec 2; ord 09-136, sec 3; am 2010, ord 10-18, sec 2; ord 10-84, sec 1; am 2011, ord 11-68, sec 2; ord 11-79, sec 2; ord 11-113, sec 2; am 2012, ord 12-55, sec 2; am 2013, ord 13-20, sec 2; ord 13-128, sec 2; am 2014, ord 14-14, sec 2; ord 14-28, sec 2; ord 14-46, sec 2; ord 14-109, sec 2; am 2016, ord 16-83, sec 2.)24-265
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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