Bridge open between Hana and Kipahulu


Yesterday's Maui News reported on the opening Sunday of the temporary bridge between Hana and Kipahulu, next to the bridge that was closed due to damage from the October 15 quake. I drove across it today, and it is nice to be able to drive into Kipahulu again, but not so nice to see the all traffic out there again. As the article notes, the Kipahulu residents have somewhat mixed feelings about the road being open.

One thing I noticed that was interesting, which hadn't really registered until I saw the hard copy of the paper this morning, with the photos of the blessing on the front page... look especially at the first photo, with the mayor in it, and the third photo, showing just the bridge, and notice the flag that is flying... alone: Ka Hae Hawaii. Obviously someone just brought the flag and stuck in there, but this was an official county event. It was still flying there today when I drove across.

I give the county a lot of credit for acting so quickly to get the temporary bridge up and the road open.

But now today, as the Maui News also reports, folks are upset because the county suddenly erected barriers preventing travel around the back side near Kaupo, without any notice to the community.


Posted: Tue - December 5, 2006 at 04:58 PM    
   
 
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