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Crews with the state Department of Transportation are preparing facilities and working to remove vegetation from streams and saturated hillsides on all islands in preparation for heavy rain forecast with the approach of Tropical Storm Moke.

All airports are now open, but some flights are still being canceled or are experiencing delays. Many highways across the state continue to be impacted by downed trees, debris, flooding and power outages affecting traffic signals.

Crews will be removing a boulder caught in the protective netting and also performing rock scaling and other rock removal work from 9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20 to 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21. The work will be between mileposts 10.45 to 10.55 on the Lahaina side of the Olowalu Tunnel, also known as the “Pali Tunnel.” The road will be intermittently closed in both directions for up to 10 minutes.

Honoapiʻilani Highway Advisory: Motorists are asked to use caution while driving on the Honoapiʻilani Highway near the “Pali lookout.” Maui police say there’s a motor vehicle accident in the area.

Heavy rains in February caused extensive damage to the slopes and other areas adjacent to the Pali Highway on Oʻahu.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green issued a supplemental emergency proclamation declaring part of Maui County a disaster area due to rockfall hazards on the Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.