Aiea Loop Trail closed through Friday as crews address storm damage at Keaiwa State Recreation Area, according to Hawaiian Electric.
Keaiwa State Recreation Area and the Aiea Loop Trail will be closed until Friday while Hawaiian Electric Co. crews replace a transmission structure that was damaged by Tropical Storm Lala, officials said.
Weather permitting, a helicopter will assist with the work. The utility said that to comply with Federal Aviation Administration rules and its own safety practices, the helicopter will not fly over residential or populated areas while carrying loads.
Electronic message boards and safety signs will be posted at the park entrance to alert the public to the temporary closure, HECO said.
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Park users are asked to avoid the area until the work is complete and the closure is lifted on Friday, weather permitting.
The transmission structure was damaged by Tropical Storm Lala, which also caused downed trees and flooding across Oahu and other islands. For broader impacts from the same system, see coverage of Oahu road closures as Lala brings downed trees, flooding.
Keaiwa State Recreation Area is managed by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, which oversees state parks and recreation facilities across Hawaii.
Hawaiian Electric said crews will continue to monitor weather conditions and adjust the work schedule if needed to ensure safety.
