Hanalei Road Closure

Hanalei Road Closure

HANALEI — Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1, dubbed “Hanalei Hill,” is now open to two-way traffic all day every day, allowing motorists access to and from Hanalei, Wainiha and Ha’ena without needing to wait for a convoy.

Where is the road closed Hanalei?

The mudslide and subsequent road closure took place on the North Shore of Kauai near mile marker 1, approaching the Hanalei Bridge in an area called “Hanalei Hill.” You know this area as the location where you wind down the hill following Princeville shopping center towards Hanalei.

What time is the road to Hanalei Open?

Weekdays (Monday through Friday) including Wednesday, June 2: 5:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (Hanalei side goes first) 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Princeville side goes first) 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Princeville side goes first)

Is the Hanalei Bridge open today?

Public access, two lanes open all day (no pilot vehicle). Monday – Saturday: 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. — Public access, two lanes open, no pilot car. 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Single lane alternating traffic with pilot vehicle escort.

Is Hanalei town open?

HANALEI — Ching Young Village Shopping Center and Hanalei Center shopping center are now open, giving the town a more cheery and uplifting feel to it.

Can you drive past Hanalei?

To complicate matters further, if you want to drive beyond Hanalei to places like Tunnels Beach, Haena, and Kee Beach, you will need to apply for parking and day-use permits. Otherwise, you can only drive but not stop. There is currently no shuttle service available.

Is Hanalei Kauai open?

Hanalei Bay and Black Pot Beach is Open.

What is the Hanalei convoy?

Hanalei Convoy

This highway is the only access in and out of our North Shore community. We were cut off from access, and supplies, for a little more than a week.

Where is Hanalei landslide?

Massive landslide on Kuhio Highway cuts off access to Kauai’s north shore. HANALEI, Hawaii (KHON2) – A night of heavy rain has caused rocks, branches, and mud to dump onto Kuhio Highway Thursday.

Is North shore Kauai open?

Now the last bit of the Kuhio Highway, Ke’e Beach, Haena State Beach Park, and Hanakapiai Falls and Kalalau Valley Trails have reopened as of June 17th, 2019. The entirety of the north shore of Kauai, with its beautiful vistas, beaches, botanical gardens, and trails, is accessible once again.

Is the north side of Kauai open?

Now provides unrestricted access to the North Shore on Kauai

In March 2021, a substantial landslide struck the island of Kauai in the small town of Hanalei. Severe flooding was to blame following a heavy rainstorm.

How high is the Hanalei River?

With a long-term mean discharge of 216 cubic feet (6.12 cubic meters) per second, in terms of water flow it is the second-largest river in the state; although its watershed of 57 square kilometres (22 sq mi) is only sixth-largest on Kauaʻi, it encompasses areas of the highest recorded rainfall on the planet and plunges

How often does the Hanalei Bridge close?

The Hanalei Bridge usually closes when the height of the river hits 8 feet.

How do you get to Ke E Beach?

To access this little beach from Lihu’e, take Kuhio Highway and head north (hwy 56 and 560). You will need about one hour to drive all the way to the north shore (40 miles/65 kilometers). At the very end of the road, you will reach a big parking lot with showers and toilets.

How do I get to Hanalei Bay beach?

Getting There- Hanalei Bay Beach

Plus, you can see Hanalei Bay and its beach from Highway 56 (Kuhio Highway) just before you reach the town of Hanalei. There are three parking areas for accessing the beach. The first parking area sits just after Nualolo Road on the left side of Highway 56.

Are there sharks in Hanalei Bay?

The bay was reopened Tuesday afternoon after authorities reassessed the conditions and deemed the water safe, although beachgoers should be extra-cautious since sharks are more prevalent in the area at this time of year.

What is the best month to go to Kauai?

The best time to visit Kauai is between September and November or from April to June, when the weather is pleasant and airfare and hotel rates drop.

Is Ke’e beach open?

The first two-miles of the Kalalau Trail from Ke’e Beach to Hanakāpīʻai Beach is open for day-use without a permit. Visitors must have advanced reservations to enter Hā’ena State Park. Hā’ena State Park has a 900 visitor per-day limit.

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