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Hawaii explores realignment options for Kamehameha Highway at Laniakea to ease traffic jam caused by turtle watchers

DENNIS ODA / 2019
                                People cross Kamehameha Highway along Laniakea Beach, which causes heavy traffic and places the pedestrians at risk.
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DENNIS ODA / 2019

People cross Kamehameha Highway along Laniakea Beach, which causes heavy traffic and places the pedestrians at risk.

DENNIS ODA / 2012
                                Laniakea Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, attracts crowds of people wanting to see Hawaiian green sea turtles swim near the shore. The turtles are known to crawl ashore, and provide a unique experience and photo opportunities to onlookers.
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DENNIS ODA / 2012

Laniakea Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, attracts crowds of people wanting to see Hawaiian green sea turtles swim near the shore. The turtles are known to crawl ashore, and provide a unique experience and photo opportunities to onlookers.

STAR-ADVERTISER / 2014
                                Concrete barriers were placed along the mauka area of Kamehameha Highway across from Laniakea Beach in 2014. A proposal to install guardrails is being considered as a short-term solution.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2014

Concrete barriers were placed along the mauka area of Kamehameha Highway across from Laniakea Beach in 2014. A proposal to install guardrails is being considered as a short-term solution.

DENNIS ODA / 2019
                                People cross Kamehameha Highway along Laniakea Beach, which causes heavy traffic and places the pedestrians at risk.
DENNIS ODA / 2012
                                Laniakea Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, attracts crowds of people wanting to see Hawaiian green sea turtles swim near the shore. The turtles are known to crawl ashore, and provide a unique experience and photo opportunities to onlookers.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2014
                                Concrete barriers were placed along the mauka area of Kamehameha Highway across from Laniakea Beach in 2014. A proposal to install guardrails is being considered as a short-term solution.