NPS Photo/M.Szoenyi
Mauna Loa Road past the gate at Kīpukapuaulu is slated for TLC (tender loving care) and will be closed weekdays starting Thursday, March 4 through March 26, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The road will be closed to vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians during that time for vegetation management and pavement preservation work. The road will reopen weekdays at 4 p.m. and will be open Saturdays and Sundays.
Backcountry access to Mauna Loa summit will be rerouted, and existing backcountry permits will be honored. Contact the Backcountry Office, 808-985-6178 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with questions, or email havo_backcountry@nps.gov.
Pavement preservation is needed to maintain and preserve roadways, and includes patchwork like fixing potholes, heaves and depressions. Some areas will be repaved and others will be treated with durable sealant.
Your park appreciates your patience and understanding.