TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 11 Closed Near Hawaiian Ocean View Estates
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HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES (BIVN) - The highway is shut down in both directions at the 85 mile marker, while at the same time a downed utility pole has closed Napo'opo'o Road in South Kona.
HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES, Hawaii – Highway 11 is closed in both directions at the 85 mile marker north of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates due to a traffic accident, emergency officials say.
A civil defense message was issued before 5:30 a.m.
“It is unknown at this time when the highway will reopen,” civil defense reported. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible.”
Meanwhile, just before 6 a.m., Hawaii County Police reported the closure of Napo’opo’o Road near Kahau Place in South Kona, due to a down utility pole as a result of a traffic accident.
“This location is about a quarter mile below the Coffe Museum,” police stated in a Nixle alert. “Motorists wanting to get to Hwy 11 or Kealakekua Bay is advised to take Keala O Keawe Road as an alternate route. HELCO crews are responding and the expected closure is at least until noon.”
by Big Island Video News
on at
STORY SUMMARY
HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES (BIVN) - The highway is shut down in both directions at the 85 mile marker, while at the same time a downed utility pole has closed Napo'opo'o Road in South Kona.
HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES, Hawaii – Highway 11 is closed in both directions at the 85 mile marker north of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates due to a traffic accident, emergency officials say.
A civil defense message was issued before 5:30 a.m.
“It is unknown at this time when the highway will reopen,” civil defense reported. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible.”
Meanwhile, just before 6 a.m., Hawaii County Police reported the closure of Napo’opo’o Road near Kahau Place in South Kona, due to a down utility pole as a result of a traffic accident.
“This location is about a quarter mile below the Coffe Museum,” police stated in a Nixle alert. “Motorists wanting to get to Hwy 11 or Kealakekua Bay is advised to take Keala O Keawe Road as an alternate route. HELCO crews are responding and the expected closure is at least until noon.”