Interesting observation re: 130 improvements

[EightFingers]

When they finally got most of the road opened up we noticed our gas mpg went from 29.8 to 31.2. We normally go to town about three times a week from lower HPP. Here's hoping this continues!

[TomK]

Over the last few years when I actually worked the occasional few weeks of sane work hours, my mileage always improved over the holiday period when the Keaau bottleneck became less of an issue. Usually around the 2-mpg level or so.

But what I'd give for this evening's commute back home to keep happening! I left work (Hilo) earlier than usual at around 4:30pm and was home 30-minutes later. Gas mileage be damned. I'm sure it'll increase which is great but the frustration level was way down.

Just like the old days!

[lavalava]

Does anyone know if the Pahoa bound second lane restriction from 3-6pm is permanent?

[TomK]

I don't know for certain, but there are now "permanent" road signs saying it's open between 3 and 6pm.

[lavalava]

If the traffic was only bad during those 3 hours I could understand...

[leilanidude]

The Pahoa bound second lane restriction from 3-6pm should start at 2pm because it starts backing up as soon as the schools get out.

[kalakoa]

restriction from 3-6pm is permanent

It has to be; the shoulder lane is "substandard" per DOT guidelines, so cannot be open for full-time use.

[rainyjim]

That's okay we can contract isemoto to continue construction on 130 to widen the shoulder lane. They need something to do right?

[kalakoa]

continue construction on 130 to widen the shoulder lane

Yes, right after that property has been acquired through eminent domain.

[Kapohocat]

We were excited to see the flow of traffic be quite brisk yesterday Pahoa bound around 3:30 pm. Had doc appts in the afternoon (YUCK!) and dreaded the trip home for the next 4 weeks x 3 ea.

Made it home in 45-50 mins from Safeway. Never once got under 30-35.

I dont know about others experiences there but we were happy with our experience yesterday.