#Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation
Puʻunēnē Avenue to close for night paving work
Road users are advised that Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) will be closed overnight Dec. 8-12 for work between Papa Avenue and Kūihelani Highway (Route 380).
Travelers advised to plan ahead for Thanksgiving travel at Hawaiʻi airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds travelers to give themselves extra time at the airport this Thanksgiving holiday season, as officials prepare for a 10% increase in passenger volume at the state’s five busiest airports – The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Kahului Airport (OGG), Līhu‘e Airport (LIH), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).
Night traffic signal work to close lanes at Hāna Highway and Haleakalā Highway intersection
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies the public of night lane closures for traffic signal work at the intersection of Hāna Highway and Haleakalā Highway. The closure will be from 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 to 6 a.m., Friday Nov. 21.
HDOT releases Multimodal Transportation Plan advancing Navahine Climate Settlement commitments
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation’s release of its Priority Multimodal Network Plan marks another major milestone in implementing the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Settlement Agreement, the world’s first judicially enforceable climate settlement requiring a government to achieve zero transportation emissions by 2045.
Night paving work to close lanes fronting Kahului Airport Terminal
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies the public of nightly paving work fronting the Kahului Airport Terminal beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5 through the morning of Saturday, Nov. 8.
Modular homes to be transported to Lahaina on Mondays
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies highway users of potential traffic delays as modular homes are transported to Lahaina for teacher housing.
Puʻunēnē Avenue closed for night work next week
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users that Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) will be closed overnight next week for work between Wākea Avenue and Kūihelani Highway (Route 380).
Partial closure announced for Maui’s ‘Pali’ tunnel
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying highway users that one lane in the “Pali” tunnel on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) will be closed overnight for a routine tunnel inspection.
Hawaiʻi Transportation Department finalizes zero-emissions plan after Youth Climate settlement
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has released its final Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to zero transportation emissions by 2045, as required by the landmark, Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation climate settlement. The release of the plan fulfills a key commitment under the judicially enforceable agreement, which is the world’s […]
State DOT selects final route for Honoapiʻilani Highway realignment
A roadway alignment for a six-mile segment of Honoapiʻilani Highway at risk of eroding into the ocean has been determined in a final environmental impact statement issued this month by the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration.
Traffic to be alternated at night on Honoapiʻilani Highway for striping work
The one-lane closure will be near mile marker 14 and is scheduled for two nights Tuesday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 24. Work will begin both nights at 8:30 p.m. and will last until 3:30 the next morning, with the last closure ending on Thursday, Sept. 25.
Overnight closure for paving of Haleakalā Hwy near Kahului Airport , Sept. 20-21
The closure will be from 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 to 5 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21. Haleakalā Highway on the west side of the Hāna Highway intersection will be fully closed to traffic. Those needing to access the airport will need to head to the closest entrance through Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way (Route 3800).
Air travelers advised of screening delays at Kahului and Kona airports
Due to baggage screening delays at the Kahului Airport (OGG), the state Department of Transportation is advising anyone traveling with checked luggage to arrive at the airport at least an hour and a half prior to their scheduled departure time.
Puʻunēnē Ave. between Papa and Kūihelani to be closed nightly beginning Monday, Sept. 8
Motorists are advised that all lanes on Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500), between Papa Avenue and Kūihelani Highway (Route 380) will be closed nightly beginning, Monday, Sept. 8 for utility crossing and pavement reconstruction work.
Murals spotlighting Maui’s natural beauty dedicated in Kahului
Maui artists Matt Agcolicol and Bailey Onaga teamed up with students from MEO’s Youth Services program to paint “Oneloa & Keoneʻōʻio” on a Kūihelani Highway sound wall in Kahului.
40 years since tragic loss of Maile Gilbert and 20 years of the Maile Amber Alert System
Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 marked the 40th year since 6-year-old Maile Gilbert was abducted and murdered on Oʻahu—a tragedy that led to the creation of Hawaiʻi’s MAILE AMBER Alert system 20 years ago.
EV charger replacement at Kahului Park & Ride
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is temporarily closing two of the EV chargers at the Kahului Park & Ride near the Kūihēlani Highway and Puʻunēnē Avenue intersection Saturday, Aug. 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for maintenance.
List: Maui lane closures through Aug. 22, 2025
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Lane closure in Kula for slope and shoulder repair work
Beginning Monday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Aug. 22, the southbound lane of Haleakalā Highway (Route 377) between Kulalani Drive and ʻĀinakula Road in Kula will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on weekdays.
Emergency siren installation work to close lanes on Honoapiʻilani Highway near Kapalua Airport
A portion of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) at the intersection with Akahele Street will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 21 for the installation of an emergency warning siren, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.
