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Update: Portion of Highway 11 in Ka‘ū District reopens

Published May 5, 2026 • 7:28 AM HST Updated May 5, 2026 • 9:35 AM HST
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Editor’s note: This story was updated at 9:35 a.m. on May 5.

A portion of Highway 11 in the Ka‘ū District has reopened after being closed due to fallen trees and utility lines across the roadway.

The road was closed between mile markers 69.5 and 70.5. It is unknown what caused the trees and utility lines to fall.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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