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TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 11 Closed Near Hawaiian Ocean View Estates
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by Big Island Video News
on Aug 29, 2016 at 6:40 am

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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.

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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.”


Filed Under: Breaking Tagged With: Highway 11, Napoopoo

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