The County of Hawaiʻi is continuing emergency rules for Waipio Valley Road.
Mayor Kimo Alameda signed the 15th Waipio Valley Road Declaration of Emergency and related emergency rules due to ongoing safety concerns. The latest declaration is currently in effect through March 6, 2024.
Initially enacted in 2022, the rules limit vehicle access to Hawaiʻi County residents, permitted licensed/insured tour operators, and Native Hawaiians claiming the exercise of traditional and/or customary rights. Use of four-wheel drive vehicles is required. Pedestrians are prohibited.
Tour operators must receive a permit from the Mayor’s Office. Please call 808-961-8211.
To view the full emergency declaration, visit https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3866/16.