Pedestrian traffic to be restricted on part of Kūhiō Highway during slope stabilization

Due to safety concerns, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will be restricting pedestrian traffic through the 24/7 single lane closure on Kūhiō Highway at the Waikoko Hairpin Turn at milepost 4.7.

This impacts pedestrians using the route to the “Tourist Lumahai Beach.”

The transportation department closed the Hā‘ena-bound lane for emergency slope stabilization on Oct. 21. The lane closure will be in effect until further notice. More information will be provided as consultants and staff assess the slope beneath the highway.

Traffic in both directions will be maintained by alternating traffic flow through the remaining open lane.

Due to the limited area and the concerns regarding stability of the slope, signs will be put up to advise that pedestrian foot traffic will not be allowed through the work zone.

HDOT recommends pedestrians consider the Go Hā‘ena Shuttle if they need to go through the work site area.