Rockfall Causes Long-Term Lane Closure on Kamehameha Highway Near Waimea Bay
A rockfall incident on Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, O'ahu, has resulted in a lane closure that could last for several months. The Hawaii Department of Transportation is working on a permanent rockfall protection system, estimated to cost $20 million and take three to four months to complete. The closure affects a 700-foot stretch of the highway, with traffic being contraflowed in the remaining lane. The fallen boulders, considered significant in Hawaiian culture, have been relocated to Waimea Valley, where a cultural blessing is scheduled. 
