Christmas traffic pattern changes in Hilo

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In observance of Christmas activities at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect Thursday, Christmas Eve, and Friday, Christmas Day, on Kapiolani Street.

In observance of Christmas activities at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect Thursday, Christmas Eve, and Friday, Christmas Day, on Kapiolani Street.

Traffic will be allowed only in the Puna, or southerly, direction on Kapiolani, between Waianuenue Avenue and Haili Street, during certain hours.

Specifically, the one-way pattern will be in effect from 4 p.m. Christmas Eve until 3 a.m. Christmas Day and 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Day. During these times, parking will be allowed on both sides of Kapiolani.