HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu announced Tuesday that crews have cleared Tantalus Drive and the road is now open.
Tantalus Drive, near the 3800 block, closed on June 25 after a landslide blocked the road and made the embankment unstable.
The City asked the private property owner to stabilize the embankment. In the meantime, the City worked with the landowner to clear the road and install water-filled barriers and sand-filled barrels to make sure the road is safe, according to a release.
“This reopening resulted from a collaborative effort between our staff and the property owner,” said Gene Albano, Director of the Department of Facility Maintenance and Chief Engineer, in a statement. “Despite the complexities involved, I am proud of how we restored safe access and enhanced the quality of life for the affected residents.”
The City asked drivers to proceed with caution as the landowner still needs to make permanent improvements to the embankment.
