Highway 11 on the Big Island of Hawaii

I was looking at Google maps and Highway 11 goes from Hilo, Hawaii along the southern edge of the Island all the way to Kailua-Kona to the west of the Island. I personally haven't taken this route from Hilo to Kona side all the way because usually lately I go over the high country route by taking 190 to 200 which takes you up near Mt. Mauna Kea which is I think about 14,000 feet in altitude.  So, what I'm saying there is a more direct route that goes from Kona side to Hilo. However, if you are anywhere living along Highway 11 it is going to be a problem if the earthquakes continue and the roadbed of Highway 11 is destroyed.

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Hawaii State Highway 200, also known as Ala Mauna Saddle Road or simply Saddle Road, is a very scenic drive located in the Island of Hawaii, in USA. Along the way, the road reaches a maximum elevation of2.062m (6,765ft), at Humuula Saddle.

Saddle Road - dangerousroads

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