🌋 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Construction Alert! 🚧

🚨 Attention travelers! Get ready for some changes at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as it undergoes “major” construction. While the park remains open, here’s what to expect:

🛑 Temporary Closures & Delays:

🚧 Partial closures for repairs and infrastructure work.
🚗 Reduced parking and potential entrance delays.
⚠️ Possible temporary area closures, especially during a summit eruption.

🚜 Construction Details:

🏞️ Repairing and removing damaged buildings.
🛣️ Realignment of Crater Rim Drive.
🌿 Restoration of Uēkahuna to a natural landscape.

⌛ Construction Timeline:

📅 First phase: 600 days.
🔄 Followed by the rehab of Kīlauea Visitor Center in phase two.

🅿️ Parking and Access:

🅿️ Half of the Uēkahuna parking lot is blocked for project staging.
🚧 Restrictions for vehicles longer than 25 feet and wider than eight feet.
🚗 Gravel overflow parking at Kīlauea Visitor Center will be a staging area.

🙏 Patience & Thanks:

🤝 Park thanks visitors, partners, and the community for their patience.
🌐 Updates and info available on the National Park Service website.

🌺 Explore Responsibly:

🚶‍♂️ While construction unfolds, continue to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park responsibly.
🌈 Mahalo for Your Understanding!

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