MPD Issues Ka’apuni Traffic Advisory

The Maui Police Department is putting out a traffic advisory for motorist traveling in the Lahaina area Friday afternoon, February 27, 2009. The Ka’apuni procession for unity and enlightenment is scheduled to return to Moku’ula in Lahaina at around 4 p.m. on Friday. Motorists are advised to be cautions due to the lack of a shoulder in certain areas. Marchers are expected to leave the Kihei Youth Center sometime this (Thursday, February 26, 2009) afternoon or evening when winds die down for the upcoming leg towards Ma’alaea.

Ka'apuni. Photo by Wendy Osher.

The advisory is for the Ka’apuni March. Motorist traveling in the Lahaina area are being advised to be cautious due to the lack of a shoulder in certain areas and to ensure the safety of those on the road and on foot. The group will be on their last leg around the island headed toward their final destination. The march will end at Moku’ula Park at Malu ulu O lele Park.

The following areas may be affected:

1. Prison Street & Front Street
2. Shaw Street & Wainee Street
3. Honoapiilani Highway & Aholo Street
4. The south entrance of Front Street & Honoapiilani Highway

(Posted by Wendy OSHER.  All images on this post are the property of the Ka’apuni and should not be used without permission and prior written consent of the Pacific Radio Group/KPOA/MauiNOW.com Newsroom)