Waikoloa North Gate To Open In October

PassionForTravel · Jul 19, 2016

When we were there in March it looked like they were working on the north entrance. This was just confirmed from the Bay Club Newsletter.
"Of particular interest to Bay Club Owners, the north entrance will open by about October at long last. Driven by the nearby expansions, the former emergency gate at the Waikoloa Village Road stoplight will become a second resort entrance, which will help speed you straight to your vacation home".

GregT · Jul 19, 2016

PassionForTravel said:
When we were there in March it looked like they were working on the north entrance. This was just confirmed from the Bay Club Newsletter.
"Of particular interest to Bay Club Owners, the north entrance will open by about October at long last. Driven by the nearby expansions, the former emergency gate at the Waikoloa Village Road stoplight will become a second resort entrance, which will help speed you straight to your vacation home".

That's a bummer -- I always liked the service road shortcut and this may become a highway now for all the people coming south. Phase 2 and 3 occupants need to be alert!!!!

Best,

Greg

MikeinSoCal · Jul 19, 2016

Yup. This is bad news.

1Kflyerguy · Jul 19, 2016

I agree, not thrilled with this news...all the more reason to stay in phase 1...

brp · Jul 19, 2016

Very unfortunate, indeed. The north loop is on my morning running route and it was very nice since there were few cars. Now there will be through traffic and this will make it a less pleasant run...sigh.

Coming from the airport, I'll still take Maintenance Rd.

Cheers.

JSparling · Aug 8, 2016

Damn. I hope we at least get speed bumps or something - maybe even a stop sign - between Phase 2 and the clubhouse. It will make going north out of KL quicker, but I'd much rather take the long way and not have a major highway cutting through KL.

We are Phase 2 owners.

jehb2 · Aug 9, 2016

Am I missing something. Is the Northgate that gate by the golf clubhouse that's has always been locked. I've always wished it was open. We go to Hapuna & Mauna Kea Beach a lot and I would much prefer going through that enterence.

JSparling · Aug 9, 2016

jehb2 said:
Am I missing something. Is the Northgate that gate by the golf clubhouse that's has always been locked. I've always wished it was open. We go to Hapuna & Mauna Kea Beach a lot and I would much prefer going through that enterence.

It's the one at the end of the street if you drive all the way through Kings' Land. There are definite pluses with this news. But for me with 3 kids under 10 it obviously increases traffic as we own in Phase 2 and have to cross the street to get to the pool or restaurant.

Ron98GT · Aug 9, 2016

Won't people staying at the Kings Land TS's on the South side of Waikoloa Beach Dr have to walk across that soon to be busy road to get to the swimming pools on the North side of the road? Sounds dangerous. Any plans to install a pedestrian walkway/light.

MikeinSoCal · Aug 9, 2016

The tranquil quietness of KL will be destroy by this. Look how many cars go through the main drag now. Why would one opt to drive to south entrance once the north entrance opens? However, we all feared this was to come to fruition one day.

JSparling · Aug 9, 2016

MikeinSoCal said:
The tranquil quietness of KL will be destroy by this. Look how many cars go through the main drag now. Why would one opt to drive to south entrance once the north entrance opens? However, we all feared this was to come to fruition one day.

I don't think it will be "ruined", but it definitely will be diminished. Not happy about it. :bawl:

lynne · Aug 9, 2016

There is also another area being developed just north of Kingsland which will use the same road entrance from the highway.

brp · Aug 9, 2016

JSparling said:
I don't think it will be "ruined", but it definitely will be diminished. Not happy about it.

I love the morning solitude there. There still won't be a lot of cars at that hour, but the solitude will be diminished.

Cheers.

JSparling · Aug 9, 2016

My favorite thing to do in the morning is drive up the hill to the grocery store in Waikoloa and get fresh donuts. So on the positive side of this news my drive will be much shorter!

I'd still rather have it closed, though.

lynne · Sep 21, 2016

Ainamalu is beginning pre-sale

For those of you staying at King's Land in the near future, the property just north of the timeshare resort will begin development of single family homes soon. They are in the process of pre-selling.

Ainamalu is located on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaiâi at Waikoloa Beach Resort on approx. 252 acres. This is the first development of its kind featuring approximately 350 homes and a future beach club with amenities. The project will have over 21 acres walking/jogging paths and open areas. The Gated Subdivision will be Solar Powered by an Independent Solar Farm. Surrounded by golf courses, resorts, and in close proximity to the ocean this is an ideal location to live or vacation.

hockeybrain · Sep 23, 2016

http://www.ccimhawaii.com/featured-...46-69_9195_ainamalu_street_waikoloa_hi_96738/

dvc_john · Sep 27, 2016

Actually, that access point to hwy 19 opened yesterday (Monday the 26th).
Wasn't open when I left the resort at about 7:30am, but was open when I returned about 3pm. Going straight thru the intersection heads up to Waikoloa Village town and on to hwy 190, and the new portion of Saddle Road. Makes going to Hilo really easy.

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