Overgrowth along Hawaii roads poses safety risk






























DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A car has its view partially obstructed by overgrown weeds on Funchal St. as it approaches Pali Highway. Overgrown trees, weeds and grass near city and state properties are a blight and potential health risk to people forced out of their usual exercise spots or drivers who can't see the road.DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Overgrown weeds between Funchal St. and Pali Highway.CHRISTINE DONNELLY / KOKUALINE@STARADVERTISER.COM
Overgrown grass and weeds and piles of trash are seen along the sidewalk along Ala Moana Boulevard abutting the beach park on Saturday.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Vineyard Boulevard median at Nuuanu Avenue has overgrown grass almost taller than passing cars.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A makeshift encampment blocks the sidewalk at River Street and North Hotel Street.DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A pedestrian walks on a sidewalk with overgrown weeds on the sidewalk along Pauoa Road.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Overgrown trees and weeds on Funchal Street in Nuuanu.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
At Kawananakoa MIddle School, the grass is so high it hides benches.CHRISTINE DONNELLY / KOKUALINE@STARADVERTISER.COM
Overgrown grass and weeds and piles of trash are seen along the sidewalk along Ala Moana Boulevard abutting the beach park on Saturday.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A makeshift encampment blocks the sidewalk at River Street and North Hotel Street.DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Overgrown weeds obstruct the view of pedestrians and oncoming traffic at Pali Highway and Pauoa Road.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Overgrown trees and weeds on Funchal Street in Nuuanu.DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Overgrown weeds obstruct the view of pedestrians and oncoming traffic at Pali Highway and Pauoa Road.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A row of tents clog the sidewalk in front of Moiliili Neighborhood ParkCRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Tall bushes and unswept sidewalks greet surfers on Ilalo Street. in Kakaako.