Experts from the U.S. Geological Survey Department have stated that it is likely that part of Pahoa town on the Big Island of Hawaii could be overrun by lava in the next two weeks. While homes and businesses seem to be safe at this point, the greatest concern is what to do if lava overruns Highway 130, which is the main road in and out of the region. County officials are suggesting rebuilding two abandoned dirt roads at the cost of $2 million, but it is unclear when the work would begin and how long it would take for the roads to be ready for traffic. Brian Miyamoto, the spokesman for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, stated, "The idea is to make it an all-weather, resilient road. It'll be mostly gravel and other packed materials, not asphalt-type material."
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 9-20-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
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