11-29-2022, 07:52 AM
I was wondering if something like this would come up. We had various meetings today regarding the effects the eruption might have on MK observatory operations and someone brought up the point that there may be a lot of spectators on the DKI highway. So I briefed summit staff in yet another meeting to be careful when driving on the highway because there may be a lot of pedestrians around so drive a little slower and be aware that some idiot might walk out in the road while taking photos.
Then again, I or other supervisors who deal with staff driving the highway can't tell the general public to be careful, so I understand why this warning was posted, especially if there's fog in the Saddle which is likely over the next couple of days. I think one very cheap option the HDOT or police could take is just to put up a couple of those mobile electronic signs saying "beware of peds in the road, drive slowly".
Then again, I or other supervisors who deal with staff driving the highway can't tell the general public to be careful, so I understand why this warning was posted, especially if there's fog in the Saddle which is likely over the next couple of days. I think one very cheap option the HDOT or police could take is just to put up a couple of those mobile electronic signs saying "beware of peds in the road, drive slowly".