Biking and walking along the Ko'olau Loa coast to go to school, work, or visit family and friends will soon become easier and safer.
A 7,400-foot path linking L'ie and Kahuku is planned for the Ko'olau Loa region mauka (mountainside) of Kamehameha Highway in Malaekahana. The land is owned by Hawaii Reserves, Inc. (HRI). Pending permit approvals, the groundbreaking will be by summer's end.
The meandering path, nearly a mile and a half long, will be about 15 feet from the highway. It will run between the Kahawainui and Malaekahana bridges.
The 8-foot-wide path is a collaboration between HRI, the L'ie Community Association (LCA) and community residents. HRI will provide the land and materials; LCA, residents and local businesses will provide labor.
