HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-26 Maunakea Access Road is Temporarily Closed to the Public, Reopens December 28 -- press release
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
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December 26, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Maunakea Access Road Temporarily Closed to the Public
Mayor Harry Kim announced on Thursday that the Maunakea Access Road is
temporarily closed to the public as the road is being cleared to make it completely
accessible to the public.
Under an agreement with the protectors, the clearing operation will involve the
collaborative efforts of State and County agencies working together with the protectors.
During the road closure, access will be limited to telescope personnel, ranchers,
conservation workers, hunters and cultural practitioners, as previously arranged, the
Mayor said. The County of Hawai‘i appreciates everyone’s cooperation and
understanding of the temporary closure.
The road will reopen to the general public on Saturday, December 28. This date
coincides with the reopening of the Hale Pohaku Visitor Center.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.