Utility work to impact traffic on Honoapiʻilani between Lahainaluna and Hinau, May 5-9

To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be upgrading utility poles using bucket trucks on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between mile markers 21 and 22 between Lahainaluna Rd. and Hinau St. in the West Maui area from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The work involves installation of new electrical infrastructure and will impact area traffic during this time. No service interruptions are planned for this work.

For the safety of the public and crews, the work requires the following closures:

• Mauka (mountain-side) lane of Honoapiʻilani Highway, heading towards Kāʻanapali: Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Makai (ocean-side) lane across E7, Kahului bound: Monday, May 5 only, from 12 p.m. to  5 p.m.

Safety signs, arrow boards and traffic cones will mark the work area and guide motorists through the altered lanes. Flagmen will provide onsite traffic control.

Motorists should drive with caution when approaching and passing the work zone as well as plan for anticipated traffic delays in this immediate area.