Waimea Canyon Lookout closed for safety improvements

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People enjoy the breathtaking view from Waimea Canyon Lookout. The lookout will be closed on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for safety improvements.
People enjoy the breathtaking view from Waimea Canyon Lookout. The lookout will be closed on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for safety improvements. Photo Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)/Ben Ono

The Waimea Canyon Lookout on the island of Kauai will be closed through December as it is undergoes construction for safety improvements, according to Hawaii's Division of State Parks.

Additionally, visitors should expect traffic delays and limited parking at Waimea Canyon and Kokee state parks, as roadwork projects on Waimea Canyon Drive and Kokee Road are ongoing. 

"Visitors can drive as far as the Kalalau Lookout, where improvements will also be initiated on July 17, with limited parking available," the parks division said in a news release. "We urge patience and driving with care as these various improvements are ongoing. Local visitors are encouraged to enjoy these parks on weekends when most work will be suspended."

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this report said the Waimea Canyon Lookout would remain open on some days during construction. It will not.

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