Ask the Mayor: Why is Mokulele Hwy a Speed Trap?

Mokulele Temporary Speed reduction. Maui Now graphic.

Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the questions submitted to his office staff. Submit your own questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa via email: AskTheMayor@mauicounty.gov, phone: 270-7855 or mail: 200 S. High Street, 9th Floor, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793. Questions submitted will be considered for inclusion in the “Ask the Mayor” column.

Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the questions submitted to his office staff.

Submit your own questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa via email at AskTheMayor@mauicounty.gov, call 270-7855 or send them by mail to 200 S. High St., 9th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793. Questions submitted will be considered for inclusion in the “Ask the Mayor” column.

Mayor,

Q: What’s up with the new Mokulele Highway speed trap? Why is the speed limit on Mokulele Highway now 35 mph in certain areas?

A: This is not a speed trap, according to the Hawai‘i State Department of Transportation. This is a temporary speed limit change while HDOT continues its road improvement project on Mokulele.