Heads up, Lahaina commuters, you might want to brace yourself for some slowdowns later this week. The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is issuing a traffic alert for anyone planning to travel through the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kapunakea Street. According to a statement on Hawai‘i Department of Transportation's website, a southbound lane will be shut down for some necessary guardrail installations.
Specifically, starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, going until the early hour of 1 a.m. on Friday. The work is tied to the Kaiāulu o Kūkuʻia Affordable Housing project. This means if you're headed south on Honoapiʻilani Highway, one lane will be off-limits, though the other southbound lane will stay open for traffic.
HDOT is urging drivers to pay attention to signs and traffic controls to ensure the safety of both the workers and fellow commuters. These improvements are part of the bigger picture to support the surrounding community and infrastructure, thanks to the adjacent affordable housing developments.
For those of you planning your late-night outings or just trying to get home, you may want to factor in some extra travel time – or consider an alternate route to avoid holdups. HDOT promises updates, if there are any changes, will be posted on their social media pages, like Facebook. So keep an eye out, avoid the hassle, and plan accordingly as these interruptions to our daily hustle serve a purpose that ultimately benefits the collective.
