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Van destroyed in fire along Honoapiʻilani Highway

A van was destroyed by fire during an incident reported Tuesday morning along the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu. The incident was reported at 6:38 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2026 in the area known as “Cut Mountain.”

HDOT starting preliminary environmental studies for Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is starting preliminary environmental studies for a northern portion of the Lahaina Bypass. The proposed Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C will extend the existing Lahaina Bypass northward, spanning 4.5 miles between Keawe Street and Puʻukoliʻi Road. The bypass currently runs from the south, from an area called “Cut Mountain,” to Keawe Street.

HDOT starting preliminary environmental studies for Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C

The state Department of Transportation has started preliminary environmental studies for a northern portion of the Lahaina Bypass. The proposed Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C spans approximately 3 miles from Keawe Street to Kakaʻalaneo Drive.  

Council Budget Committee hears the pain of Lahaina wildfire survivors

Eight months to the day after a wildfire swept through Lahaina town, Maui County Council members heard the anguish of residents struggling to recover from the disaster that claimed at least 101 lives and leveled their beloved historic town.

Temporary traffic signal to be installed near southern terminus of Lahaina Bypass

The temporary traffic signal near Cut Mountain will allow vehicles hauling fire debris to cross the Lahaina Bypass. The crossing will only be for debris removal vehicles and is not open to the public. The signal will be manually controlled during work hours.

Mayor Victorino and Sen. Schatz meet with DOT to discuss Honoapiʻilani realignment

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino hosted US Senator Brian Schatz and Ed Sniffen, Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Deputy Director on Friday for a site visit to discuss plans to realign Honoapiʻilani Highway.  Combined State and Federal funding for the project totals $90 million.

Brush Fire Burns Half Acre

A small fire burned a half acre of brush in the “Cut Mountain” area along the Honoapiʻilani Highway on Tuesday afternoon.

Work at Southern Terminus of Lahaina Bypass TODAY

Motorists are advised of a lane shift at the Southern Terminus of the Honoapiʻilani Hwy Realignment Phase 1B-2 (aka Lahaina Bypass) today, May 17, 2018.

Traffic Advisory: Motor Vehicle Accident in Olowalu

Maui police are responding to a traffic accident in the area often referred to as “Cut Mountain” in Olowalu along the Honoapiʻilani Highway.

Afternoon Traffic Slowed by Honoapiʻilani Accident

Motorists are advised of a two vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) in Olowalu in the area often referred to as “Cut Mountain.”

Traffic Advisory Honoapiʻilani Hwy Due to Brush Fire

Motorists traveling to or from West Maui on are advised that they can expect heavy traffic on the Honoapi’ilani Hwy (30) in the area of Olowalu, near Cut Mountain/Mile Post Marker 17due to a brush fire reported on Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2016.

Traffic Alert: Honoapiʻilani Accident Near Cut Mountain

Motorists are advised of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway, about a mile north (Lahaina side) of Cut Mountain.

UPDATE: Body Found in Burn Area of Olowalu Brush Fire

The vehicle and body appeared to have been burned as a result of the brush fire, but the actual cause of death of the identity of the individual found is pending autopsy results.