A portion of the Hanapepe Bridge will be closed Monday through next Wednesday from 8 to 11 a.m.

A wooden barrier will be placed on the eastern end of the bridge during this period as part of training exercises for the Hanapepe Flood Control Project.

Motorists are advised to allow extra driving time and to seek alternative routes during the bridge closure.

Westbound motorists on Hanapepe Road will be redirected to Iona Road and Kaumuali'i Highway. Those heading east will be detoured to Pu'olo Road and Kaumuali'i Highway.

For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 241-6636.