Work underway on Kona Community Hospital parking lot improvements

Work to expand, resurface and pave the parking lot at Kona Community Hospital began July 15.

The project is aimed at improving parking access and safety for hospital staff, patients, visitors and the community.

It is part of critical infrastructure improvements for the Kona hospital funded by the Hawai‘i Legislature and Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green through the Risk of Closure Capital Improvement Project.

Work is expected to continue through mid-October.

Parking is still available at the hospital during the project, but patients and visitors should expect to be rerouted to different parking areas as work continues.

Additional parking is also available at the old courthouse lot just below the hospital for anyone who chooses to use it.

Traffic control personnel is on-site as needed to help direct vehicles and ensure safe and efficient access to the hospital.

Kona Community Hospital Regional Director of Marketing, Legislative Affairs and Strategy Jane Clement said the hospital appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding during this important project.

“Our goal is to continue supporting every patient, every day by improving accessibility and ensuring a safe, welcoming experience for everyone coming to the hospital,” Clement said in a release about the parking lot upgrades. 

Regular project updates will be posted on the Kona Community Hosptial website and shared via social media on the hospital Facebook page and @westhawaiiregion on Instagram.