Waipi‘o Valley Road closed for Labor Day weekend
The county is closing Waipi‘o Valley Access Road to non-Waipi‘o residents over the Labor Day weekend.
The decision to close the road comes as the county continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents have also requested the closure, citing high traffic, roadway and health concerns. Guards will be positioned at the top of the road throughout the weekend to ensure compliance.
“Closing the valley access road to nonresidents will help us ensure the health and safety of the Waipi‘o Valley community and the community-at-large as we head into the long weekend,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. “Our numbers have hit record heights, and preventing large gatherings to the best of our ability is a surefire way to stop the spread and get things back to normal. That said, we would like to encourage all residents to stay home as much a possible this weekend.
“There will be ample time for us to get together and celebrate again, but that time is not now.”