#Maui traffic
Mayor Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads Amid Storm Impacts
The County of Maui is urging residents and visitors to stay at home and off of roads and highways while a heavy rainstorm affects the islands today with flooding and landslides in some areas.
DOT: Flooding at Dairy Road, Hāna Highway Intersection in Kahului
The state Department of Transportation is reporting flooding conditions at the intersection of Dairy Road and Hāna Highway in Kahului. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Maui Police Department Raised Over $11,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
The Maui Police Department surpassed its fundraising goal for its third year participating in “The Cure Starts Now – Beard It up / Color for the Cure” campaigns, supporting pediatric cancer research.
Maui Man Succumbs to Injuries From New Year’s Eve Crash in Haʻikū
A Haʻikū man has died of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle crash on Ulumalu Road on New Year’s Eve.
Maui Lane Closures: Jan. 2-8
The state Department of Transportation has several road projects planned this week on Maui that will result in lane closures. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Head-on Motorcycle Accident on Haleakalā Highway Claims Life of Pukalani Man
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a head-on collision on the Haleakalā Highway on Christmas Eve.
Visitor Suffers Life Threatening Injuries in Christmas Eve Moped Crash on Maui
Police say the 29-year-old woman from San Jose, was operating a 2020 Genuine moped, and was traveling northeast on the Honoapiʻilani Highway within a marked bicycle lane when the accident occurred.
Maui Lane Closures for Dec. 19-25
Crews from the state Department of Transportation are working on a number of projects that will result in lane closures on Maui between Dec. 19-25. There will be no holiday lane closure exception due to continued low traffic volumes from COVID-19.
Motorcycle Operator Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Kahului Accident
A 28-year-old Haʻikū man operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle sustained life-threatening injuries in a mid-day accident on Sunday in Kahului.
Weekend Closures of Main Street in Wailuku Town for Utility Work, Dec. 13 to Jan. 2
The public is advised of temporary weekend closures of Main Street (State Route 32) in Wailuku town for utility work between Dec. 13, 2020, and Jan. 2, 2021.
Thursday Night Moped Crash on Pi‘ilani Highway Claims Life of Maui Man
A 72 year old Kīhei man suffered fatal injuries in a moped crash reported Thursday night on the Piʻilani Highway in South Maui.
Full Detour for W. Vineyard Street between Market and Church Streets in Wailuku
West Vineyard Street will be fully closed between Market and Church streets starting on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. The closure is expected to continue through January 2021.
Memorial Checkpoint Comes as Maui Police Deal with 400 Percent Increase in Habitual Drunk Driving
“It’s the decision that you make when you get in that car. You can’t change it. It’s like firing a gun. Once you pull the trigger, you can’t get that bullet back. So we need people to understand, especially at this time of the year, especially during the holidays and even with all the other stressors that have taken place all year long–do not drink and drive. Do not drink and drive,” said Lieutenant William Hankins.
Road Work to Result in Maui Lane Closures Through Dec. 4
Crews from the state Department of Transportation will be conducting work that will result in lane closures at various locations around the island through Dec. 4, 2020.
Fewer Traffic Fatalities Year-to-Date, Counterweighed by Fewer Vehicles on the Road
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reports that there were 27 fewer deaths on Hawaiʻi roads compared to this time in 2019. However, traffic volumes, or the amount of vehicle trips on the roads, has also been greatly decreased due to various orders related to the current pandemic.
Head-On Collision on Hansen Road Sends Motorist to Hospital in Critical Condition
A motorist was sent to the hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following a head-on collision on Hansen Road in Kahului on Tuesday morning. Maui police say speed is suspected as a factor in the crash.
UPDATE: Hansen Road Now OPEN Following Traffic Accident
Hansen Road is now open as of 8:56 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.
Maui Lane Closures for Nov. 21-27
Crews from the state Department of Transportation are working on a number of project that will result in lane closures on Maui between Nov. 21-27.
UPDATE/CLEARED: Hāna Highway Downed Tree at Mile 6
Hāna Highway is now OPEN. It was closed earlier this morning while crews worked to clear a downed tree that was blocking both lanes of travel.
Maui Bus Commuter Routes Return to War Memorial Parking Lot
Effective Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the County of Maui Department of Transportation will return commuter bus service to the War Memorial Stadium Parking Lot after the recent completion of the parking lot repaving project.