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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411
NEWS RELEASE
October 3, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clayton S. Houma
Director
Kenneth J. Van Bergen
Deputy Director
Kalapana Lava Viewing Area Closed Until
Further Notice Due to Road Construction
The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation has
closed the Kalapana Lava Viewing Area to ensure the public's
safety during the construction of the nearby Chain of Craters
Road.
The Kalapana Lava Viewing Area, located near the end of
Highway 130 in lower Puna, will remain closed until further notice.
Access is limited to area residents.
The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks users of the
Kalapana Lava Viewing Area and the general public for their
patience and understanding while the closure is in effect.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public
Information Officer, at 961-8311 or jarmstrong�a hawaiicount rLgov.
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