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Getting to Hanalei is about to be far easier. See our latest tips on when to go following the Hanalei Landslide.
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According to the coconut wireless (aka one of the bartenders at Kalypso/Bistro), starting this Saturday (Mar 20th), the HIDOT will allow one-lane traffic up/down Hanalei hill from 5-7am, and from 5-10pm. 7am to 5pm remains only emergency/service vehicles.
Updates will be posted here …
hidot.hawaii.gov/2021-hanalei-hill-landslide/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Would you recommend holding off on visiting Kaua’i? I have plans for April 9 but between the flood and the travel restrictions, I wonder if businesses that are usually operating will even be open. Do you think we should wait a few more weeks? Thank you for your updates!
Hi Anela.
There are trade-offs. Coming sooner means fewer visitors, and coming later, as you said, may mean that more things are open. Even being here on the ground, this is hard to assess.
Aloha.
Sorry, I realize this is Kauai flood and not the one on Maui!!!!
I don’t know the area, so maybe this is a silly question, but is the Road to Hana still open? Is this near it?
Mahalo!
Hi Annie.
Yes we’re on the same page. This is north shore Kauai and not Maui.
Aloha.
This news is absolutely heartbreaking. Over my 40 plus vacations on Kauai I’ve developed a great love for a very special place. At my “advanced” age don’t know if I’ll return but Kauai is always in my heart. Thks for the news from a true paradise on earth.
Hi Mary.
Thanks. Good to hear from you and we hope you can return again!
Aloha.
So sorry to see this happen to Hanalei. When we visit Kauai, we usually stay in Princeville, and often go to Hanalei to shop or visit restaurants. They’ve had a rough couple of years. Hopefully things will get better from here on out. It’s a great place to visit.
Aloha Beat of Hawaii and Mahalo for the constant updated news. Also want to shout out a big Hooya to DOT for getting right on this slide situation and making sure the north shore residents will not be under stress and anxiety for too much longer. Sometimes it takes Mother Nature to wake up up from the time zone that we find ourselves in. A real wake-up call. Get back to basics with human interaction. Always know you are all in my thoughts and prayers for a safe recovery and blessings for all. Aloha to ally ohana there.
Hi Debra.
Thanks. There is more news today, which we are just updating. Yes, it seems things are progressing at a good clip.
Aloha.
The North Shore just can’t seem to catch a break. Thanks for always keeping us informed, Rob and Jeff.
Hi Pam.
Thanks for always being part of this! True that. We hope to get up there shortly to learn more firsthand.
Aloha
Alas no pain no gain. Much like the residents of Malibu in California who know Floods and Forest Fires will probably destroy their homes. Kaua’i, Hanalei, Haena and the whole North Shore is pretty much as close to Paradise as life gets. Unfortunately the Floods always have been an issue. One can only sympathize with friends on Kaua’i. Luckily Hawaiians are made of strong stuff ke akua and just rebuild to get on with life and don’t complain. The locals do not want a multi lane highway and a new bridge as it would open up Hanalei to tour buses and destroy the North Shore. It might be an idea to roof over Hanalei Hill as the Europeans do in areas prone to Avalanches that way the mud slides over the road and the height restriction would further limit heavy traffic.
Looking on the positive side Kaua’i and the Hawaiian Islands have fared well with regards to Hurricanes since Iniki and the topography of Hanalei Bay has meant that many Tsunamis have resulted in very minor damage compared less favored locations such as Hilo Bay.
Stay safe and Strong Kaua’i.
Most of us knew what we were getting into. Built our house on stilts, so we could see the water flow through our carport. You must be prepared for eventualities, and it helps to have great friends and neighbors.
We get big floods every few years, and small ones in-between, but in the meantime, we get to live in the most unimaginable paradise. I wouldn’t trade out. I live in Wainiha, and Haena (Tunnels and Cannons) has some of the best surfing I’ve encountered.
Yeah, we often get trapped by the Hanalei bridge flooding or by avalanches. Oh gee, I gotta miss work. Boo-hoo.
Limited public access sounds better than “only residents”. Cross your fingers!
This is a great update by the way. I love this site.
Hi Matt.
Thanks. We’re waiting to see what comes next. Yes, fingers crossed, so to speak.
Aloha.
We have a trip planned for April 9, 2020 and are still hoping to travel and spend some time and money on Kaui ? Current Covid protocols to be still in place by then ?
Aloha Mark,
I suggest you see this Beat of Hawaii update here:
beatofhawaii.com/kauai-travel-will-reopen-april-5-details/
… and the latest Kauai COVID-19 news here:
kauai.gov/covid-19
For Beat of Hawaii moderators to respond, they ask for “please” or “thank you” in postings. 🌴😎🌴
Hi Paul.
Thanks. We appreciate your many comments.
Aloha.