Access to the village was reestablished and a thriving farmers market was held every Wednesday night until May , 2018 when lava flows impacted nearby roads . For many years the lava flow from Puʻu ʻŌʻō continued , for a time entering the sea at Kamokuna . In May 2018 , destructive new lava vents opened in nearby Leilani Estates . Access to Kalapana was restricted to residents until July 3 , 2018 , when the road was reopened to all motorists .
new lava vents opened
2018 lower Puna eruption
Kalapana, Hawaii