NATIONAL PARK SERVICE · news
Work to Replace Lava Tube Bridge Begins April 23
April 16, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
Work to replace the deteriorating bridge into Nāhuku lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will start Thursday, April 23. The lava tube will remain open, but entrance and exit will be on the east (or “exit”) end only.
Read the official NPS sourceWhat Travelers Need to Know
Use the official notice to confirm the affected destination, dates and visitor arrangements before finalizing your trip.
Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.
Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.