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Chain of Craters Road temporarily closed to vehicles due to road damage in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

August 21, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

Worker lowering measuring tape into crack in asphalt road — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Kīlauea is not erupting, but cracks on Chain of Craters Road that formed on July 21 between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot have widened due to continued seismic activity. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has temporarily closed the road to more thoroughly assess the damage.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.

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.

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