News Release

Chain of Craters Road temporarily closed to vehicles due to road damage in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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News Release Date: August 21, 2024

Contact: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Public Affairs Office

HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Kīlauea is not erupting, but cracks on Chain of Craters Road that formed on July 21 between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot have widened due to continued seismic activity. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has temporarily closed the road to more thoroughly assess the damage.

The closure begins at the intersection of Crater Rim Drive East and Chain of Craters Road, at the Devastation Trail parking area, and continues to the coast.

The road remains open to bicycles and pedestrians. Kulanaokuaiki Campground is accessible only by biking or walking in.

The park will continue to monitor Chain of Craters Road and will reopen it to vehicles when it is safe to do so. Park visitors are urged to plan ahead and check the park website for any closure or hazard alerts at www.nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes. 
 

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