HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii Island residents should prepare for significant service changes and road closures during the IRONMAN World Championship on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Solid Waste Facility Closures: Several solid waste facilities will be temporarily closed due to road restrictions related to the race: Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station will close on October 26 and reopen on Sunday, October 27. West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill (Puuanahulu) will close on October 26 and resume operations on Monday, October 28. ‘This hike is peaceful and beautiful and full of life’: Hawaiʻi hikes All other solid waste facilities on the island will maintain their regular schedules. For more details, visit hawaiizerowaste.org or call the Solid Waste Division at (808) 961-8270. Hele-On Bus Route Modifications: Changes to the Hele-On bus service will also take effect, with certain stops canceled and schedules altered. On race day, all routes will start and end at a temporary hub located at the Kona Courthouse on Kamakaeha Avenue. Key changes include: Mud-racing event on State land in Wahiawa leads to violation notice Route 1: Canceled stops at Loloku Street (Kona Commons) and Kaiwi Street. Route 2: Canceled stops westbound to Kona at Kona Village Resort, Four Seasons Resort, Kona Airport, and Loloku Street (Kona Commons). The stop at Loloku Street (Kona Commons) is also canceled eastbound to Hilo. Route 75: Adjusted departure times and canceled stops, including Kona Airport and Four Seasons Hualālai. Route 80: Multiple changes with certain trips canceled; check schedules if heading to Kona Airport or Four Seasons Hualalai. Routes 201, 202, 203, and 204: Adjusted hub connections and specific canceled stops. The Hawaiian Affairs Caucus has a new interim chair: Meet Kumu Bradford Lum For a complete list of changes and schedule updates, visit heleonbus.org or call (808) 961-8744. Beach Park Closures and Lifeguard Availability: Kua Bay will be closed on October 26 for the IRONMAN event, and the Hawaii Fire Department will not have lifeguards on duty at this location. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and stay updated on these service changes during the event.