HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-31 Waipio Valley Road Closure during Labor Day Weekend Setember 4-8 -- press release
David Yamamoto, P.E.
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Allan G. Simeon, P.E.
Roy Takemoto
Deputy Director
Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7 · Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720-4224
(808) 961-8321 · Fax (808) 961-8630
public_works@hawaiicounty.gov
August 31, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Waipi‘o Valley Public Access Closed September 4-8
In anticipation of large crowd gatherings combined with the lack of resources to enforce
COVID safe physical distancing practices, the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works
announces that public access to Waipi‘o Valley will be closed during Labor Day Weekend,
from 7:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, through 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8.
Special duty officers and Waipi‘o Valley Rangers will be on site at the top of the road leading
into the valley, to ensure that valley access is restricted to local traffic only (residents, land
owners, and farmers). Local traffic will be allowed to pass through a single-vehicle at a time.
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience this may
cause and thanks the community for their patience and understanding. As the Labor Day
holiday weekend approaches, the public is reminded that to please keep up the good work of
preventive measures such as face masks, social distancing and hand hygiene.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.