Kaimuki businesses lose customers after restaurant roof collapse
A street closure in Kaimuki after a restaurant roof caved in is hurting nearby shops and restaurants that are still open.
- The roof collapsed at Happy Day's Chinese Seafood Restaurant, and inspectors found the ceiling tilting and at risk of coming down.
- The city has blocked off part of 11th Avenue and Harding Avenue to keep people away from the wall.
- Neighboring businesses say sales have dropped as much as 25% because barricades and "do not enter" signs make it look like the whole block is shut.
- Kimchi 2, the popular restaurant next door, says its own roof was checked repeatedly and is fine, and it remains open.
Outlook: The closure stays in place until the owners and the city stabilize the wall, so nearby businesses should expect slow traffic for now.