#honoapiilani erosion
US Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Maui, details millions in funding for Honoapiʻilani realignment
During his visit, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg provided updates on key infrastructure projects, including critical investments in the Honoapiʻilani Highway. He visited West Maui as part of the administrationʻs efforts to reaffirm its commitment to wildfire recovery in Lahaina.
Public informational meetings set for the Honoapiʻilani Highway improvement project
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will host two virtual and one in-person public informational meetings, to discuss the Honoapiʻilani Highway Improvement project, from Pāpalaua Beach Park to Launiupoko.
Honoapi‘ilani Realignment Opens to Traffic on April 23
The newly completed Honoapiʻilani Highway realignment Phase IB-2 opens to traffic on Monday, April 23, 2018 following a blessing held over the weekend.
Gabbard Assesses Eroded Honoapiʻilani Highway
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard toured sections of Honoapiʻilani Hwy on Maui near Olowalu on Thursday to assess deteriorating conditions due to rising sea levels and erosion
Funds Released for Honoapiʻilani Shoreline, Tsunami Repairs
An estimated $3 million in state funds were released today for shoreline improvements to the Honoapiʻilani Highway on Maui, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced.
Maui Lane Closures March 16-22, 2013
The state Department of Transportation has announced roadwork associated several state highway projects on Maui this week.
Maui Lane Closures for February 2 to 8
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork in the Keopuka area of the Hana Highway this week.
Maui Lane Closures for Dec. 22 to 28, 2012
The current phase of the project involves work from Kai Hele Ku Street and Launiupoko State Park. Speed limits are reduced in the work zone area.
Maui Roadwork: Keopuka, Lahaina, Maalaea
Road maintenance continues in the Keopuka area of the Hana Highway between mile post 10.4 near the Garden of Eden, and mile post 16 near the Keanae Peninsula Road. Crews are working weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., resulting in a single lane closure in the westbound direction.
McKelvey Lauds Emergency Proclamation for Honoapiilani Highway
The governor signed an emergency proclamation authorizing the use of state funds to expedite stabilization of Maui’s erosion-damaged Honoapiilani Highway.
Lahaina Bypass Relocation Project Focus of Meeting
Due to erosion on along Honoapiilani Highway and a projected increase in traffic congestion, the DEA finds that shifting the terminus further south will aid in alleviating these conditions.
Erosion Damage Forces 24/7 Contraflow on Honoapiilani
Erosion damage caused by ocean waves has undermined the eastbound (Kihei-bound) shoulder lane on Honoapiilani Highway, forming a crack in the asphalt pavement. State DOT officials say the eastbound lane will be closed around the clock until repairs can be made. In the interim, traffic will be contraflowed through the westbound lane.
