IRONMAN 2017 happens this Saturday, October 14. Many roads on the West Side of the Island are closed for much of the day, so be prepared. A map follows this article below. Most of Kohala will be impacted as the Highway will be closed from 8am to 3pm. Use the Upper Road to go to Waimea, Kona, etc., and be prepared for the extra traffic and delays. KNKR Radio will have live remote on air segments from Hawi Town, with DJP interviewing spectators and volunteers and letting us know who is leading when the leading men and women come to Hawi to turnaround. Also, we invite your phone calls at 808-884-5657 to give us your personal updates to traffic problems you are experiencing or any other updates.