Coconut Island bridge collapse

[ironyak]

https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2025/...d-in-hilo/
"Mokuʻola, the small island off the Waiākea Peninsula in Hilo also known as Coconut Island, is closed following the collapse of the pedestrian bridge leading to the popular park.

Hawai‘i Island Police say that the collapse occurred at about 7:40 a.m., as County crews were driving a mini-excavator over the bridge to conduct maintenance in the park.

One county worker was taken to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center for precautionary measures although no injuries have been reported, police say.

From the Hawaiʻi County Police: The Department of Parks and Recreation is currently assessing the structural damage, which is estimated to be at $2,000,000. Repair work will begin as soon as it is safe to do so. Until the bridge is secured and deemed safe for use, all access to Mokuʻola Island is prohibited."

Timelapse video at: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/11/14...-was-hurt/

Going to have to bring back the nickle ferry in the meantime!
https://tsunami.org/qrcodes/coconut-island/

[ChunksterK]

I'd love to see the maintenance and inspection reports on the bridge along with the weight limit. Of course, I have a hunch they might not exist, this being Hawaii County.

[TomK]

Going to have to bring back the nickle ferry in the meantime!
https://tsunami.org/qrcodes/coconut-island/

I was going to say that the concept of the inter-island ferry should be revisited

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

5 cent ferry in a row boat!  The good old days.
How about a zip line from the top of coconut trees on either side?

[TomK]

That would mitigate the risk of collisions with whales.

['elepaio]

Weight limit exceeded by the bradda in da chair!