Hilo, South Kohala bus routes cancelled tonight due to high winds

Due to the high wind warning expected at 6 p.m. tonight, the Mass Transit Agency is cancelling the Hele-On route 7:15 p.m. Hilo to South Kohala and the 11:05 p.m. return tonight.

The forecast from the National Weather Service calls for sustained winds of at least 40 mph, with gusts over 60 mph overnight and into Saturday.

The Mass Transit Agency is contacting several hotels in South Kohala regarding the cancellations, because many hotel employees may be affected. The agency is reviewing whether any additional routes will be cancelled today or tomorrow.

For updates, please check the Mass Transit Agency website for News and Rider Alerts at https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/mass-transit/news-and-rider-alerts and Civil Defense alerts.