UPDATE: HPD reports one lane of traffic now open on HWY 19 at the 22 miles marker 12:17pm HST
Hawaii Police Department reports that Highway 19 is closed in both directions near the 22 mile marker (Maulua Gulch) due to a traffic accident. Morotists are advised to avoid the area and to use alternate routes if possible. It is unknown at this time when the highway will be reopened.
