Puna Makai Route “Soon”

[Durian Fiend]

...  In the long term, continued growth will swamp that effort.  Even if property insurance issues slow down building in Lava Zones 1 and 2, there will be people willing to take the risks of going uninsured, not to mention hardcore survivalist and modern pioneer types.

As the sign on the road to Hilo said this morning: "EXPECT DELAYS"

How built out is HPP?   I've read it's only around 50%.  Lava zone 1 and 2 properties could be a relatively small factor in the growth of Highway 130 traffic compared to larger subdivisions such as HPP and Orchidlands.