Kailua Park Temporary Access-Route Change August 21 through September 2

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C�Nt V•iiFnyq� William P. Kenoi ;. Mayor. '«r'F�GF •Hh�N Q'Gouutp of'Wa't of i DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411 NEWS RELEASE August 18, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clayton S. Houma Director Kenneth J. Van Bergen Deputy Director Kailua Park Temporary Access -Route Change August 21 through September 2 The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will temporarily change the access route into Kaila Park, also known as Old Kona Airport Park, from Friday, August 21, through Wednesday, September 2, to accommodate the E.K. Fernandez Big Island Fair 2015. During this period, vehicular traffic entering Kailua Park will be diverted to the beach access road located at the north end of Kuakini Highway. The Department of Parks and Recreation reminds all motorists not to exceed the road's 5 mph speed limit that will be in effect until normal traffic patterns are reinstated on the morning of Wednesday, September 2. Signs will be posted to inform motorists of the routing change and affected dates. The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the public for its understanding while it implements the temporary routing change aimed at protecting park users, fair attendees, and fair operators who will be setting up and disassembling carnival rides. For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961-8311 or iarmstronq�a hawaiicountgov. -30- County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.