Construction Closures and Delays

Expect Area Closures and Delays at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park


Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has begun a two-year construction project to repair, improve or remove damaged buildings and infrastructure at the summit of Kīlauea. Park visitors and tour operators should expect delays at the entrance station, temporary area closures, and limited parking.

Delays and lack of parking will be even more severe during periods of high visitation such as during an eruption and the traditional busy months of December, January, June, July, and August.

The construction project includes:
  • Removal of the earthquake-damaged Jaggar Museum and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory buildings and temporary closure of the restrooms at Uēkahuna
  • A new roundabout west of the entrance station to improve safety and traffic flow
  • Construction of a new USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field station west of Kilauea Military Camp
  • Temporary closure and complete renovation of the Kīlauea Visitor Center and adjacent restrooms
  • Replacement and relocation of power, fiber, and water lines in different phases

Are you a frequent park visitor? Bookmark this page and check back before each visit for the latest closure updates.
 

Construction Schedule

Construction is following a dynamic schedule to allow for flexibility and adjustment for the constantly changing conditions at Kīlauea. The dates highlighted in yellow are subject to change.

Place Details Date
Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) KVC, its restrooms, sidewalk, lānai and about half its parking are closed during renovations for up to two years from February 18, 2025. A temporary Welcome Center and the park store are available at Kilauea Military Camp daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Parking is available at the ball field. From February 18, 2025
Crater Rim Drive and roundabout Construction continues on the roundabout area just west of the park entrance. The roundabout will improve safety and make driving around the park easier and is part of a larger plan to realign Crater Rim Drive and create an additional administrative lane at the entrance station for park staff and partners. The roundabout work will be finished in September 2025. Ongoing, but major traffic flow patterns to change starting April 14, 2025
Tree Molds Road closure (click for map) During construction (Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Tree Molds Road will be temporarily closed to vehicles. Pedestrians are permitted only on the paved sections of Tree Molds Road and must exercise caution, yielding to heavy equipment on the roadways. However, access to Tree Molds Road via the northern gravel road from the horse corral is closed during construction periods. Ongoing
Park entrance
Expect intermittent inbound lane closures at the entrance station during repairs and construction work. Temporary traffic control signage is in place to ensure traffic flow in the other lane. Ongoing
Uēkahuna The deconstruction of Jaggar Museum and USGS facilities is complete, and the area should reopen by April 2025. The restrooms remain closed but will reopen in the weeks ahead after the new water catchment tank is installed and the system is inspected and operable. Portable restrooms are available in the interim. Ongoing
Nāhuku lava tube restrooms The restrooms are closed for rehabilitation but should reopen by the end of March 2025. Ongoing

 
A park map of the summit region of the park showing Crater Rim Drive.
 
To access a version of the park map that is accessible, please visit the Maps webpage.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
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We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the construction period.

 
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Welcome Center

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Maunaulu

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Last updated: March 21, 2025

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Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

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