NORTH KOHALA – Hawaii County Police issued an alert message via their Nixle account Monday evening, reporting a road closure in both directions on Highway 270 near Lapakahi State Park due to a traffic accident.
“Avoid area,” police say.
Hawaii County Civil Defense also issued a message:

on March 27, 2017
This is a Civil Defense Road Closure Message for Monday, March 27 at 9:30 PM. Hawaii Police Dept report Akoni Pule Hwy is now closed in both directiosn for the next 4 hours for a traffic accident investigation between the 13 and 14 Mile Markers. Motorists please use alternative routes at this time.
by Big Island Video News10:26 pm
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STORY SUMMARY
POLICE: Road closure in both directions on highway 270 near Lapakahi State Park due to a traffic accident. Avoid area.