Honolulu Zoo and road closure due to heavy rain

Heavy rain yesterday caused closure of the Honolulu Zoo today, Thursday, March 11, due to ponding on the walkways. A decision will be made early tomorrow morning, Friday, March 12, as to whether the zoo will reopen at its normal time of 10 a.m. The Honolulu Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) had to close parts of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai as well. The closure continues today until the stability of the slopes can be safely assessed. Currently impacted areas are:

Both lanes of Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1 (“Hanalei Hill”) approaching Hanalei Bridge.

Single lane of Kuhio Highway at mile marker 4.5 near Waikoko.

Rocks and dirt continue to come down at the Hanalei Hill location. The heavy rains continuing to impact Kauai creates a situation where it is not safe or prudent to conduct the assessments and repairs necessary to reopen the lanes.

A 15 ton weight restriction will be in place at Hanalei Hill after it is able to be reopened.

HDOT will update on the status of Kuhio Highway as soon as new information is available.