The Hawaii Department of Transportation announced on Apr. 23 that both lanes of Hāna Highway (Route 360) in Huelo will be fully closed from 10 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, April 30, to allow Hawaiian Electric Company crews to work on a pole at the Huelo Substation.
The closure will take place at mile post 3.4 and is expected to last two hours. The department said all work is weather permitting and advised drivers to check HDOT’s social media pages for updates or changes.
This planned closure affects a key route managed by the Hawaii Department of Transportation, which oversees facilities including airports for domestic and international carriers, commercial harbors, and a statewide highway system according to the official website. The department operates as part of the executive branch of the State of Hawaii government according to the official website.
Across all six major Hawaiian islands, HDOT manages 11 commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, nine commercial harbors, and maintains about 2,450 lane miles of highways according to the official website. Its mission includes providing a safe and efficient transportation system that supports mobility for people and goods while fostering economic growth and quality of life according to the official website.
HDOT collaborates with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Highway Administration as well as county planning departments according to the official website. The department extends its services across all six major islands in Hawaii according to the official website.
Further information regarding possible schedule changes due to weather can be found through HDOT’s social media channels.
