State officials are shutting down the Castle Beach parking lot at Malaekahana for months of construction, which is a mixed bag for beachgoers now but should mean better access later.

• The Department of Land and Natural Resources is spending $150,000 to expand the lot.
• The lot will grow to 56 parking spaces, up from its current size.
• Three of the new spaces will be ADA-compliant, improving access for visitors with disabilities.
• Beachgoers will need to find other parking or access options for Malaekahana during the closure.

Outlook: Expect the lot to stay closed for the course of construction before reopening with more than double the usable, ADA-friendly parking.