Kūhiō Highway in Waikoko is at risk of landslides, and the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is sounding the alarm about a potential traffic crisis. To prepare for this risk, they plan to designate a section of the highway as an emergency zone to protect against possible earth and asphalt movement.
The HDOT plans to designate a section of Kūhiō Highway at mile point 4.7, known for its dangerous hairpin turn, as a traffic emergency zone for urgent slope stabilization work. This announcement, made today under Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section 264-1.5, speeds up the procurement and permitting process to quickly address safety concerns and protect the important road, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.
The HDOT is inviting the public to share their thoughts on the highway designation during a virtual meeting today, at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. This online session aims to bring together concerned citizens and government officials to discuss the important road. Interested participants can join by clicking a link or calling 1 808-829-4853 with the provided conference pin. The emergency work is a significant challenge and is expected to take three to four weeks, with crews working daily to stabilize the highway’s slopes.
