The Hawaii Department of Transportation announced on May 1 that there will be nighttime single-lane closures at the roundabout on Piʻilani Highway (Route 31) in Kahului, Hawaiʻi. The closures are scheduled so crews can stripe new raised crosswalks on the Wailea side of the roundabout.
This work is set to take place nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Sunday, May 3 and continuing through Tuesday, May 5. During this period, one lane in each direction will remain open for traffic. The department said the crosswalk remains closed and rapid rectangular flashing beacons are inactive but may be activated if conditions change.
According to the official website, the Hawaii Department of Transportation manages facilities including multiple airports for domestic and international carriers, commercial harbors and a statewide highway system. The department functions as part of the executive branch of the State of Hawaii government according to its official website. It operates 11 commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, nine commercial harbors and maintains about 2,450 lane miles of highways across six major Hawaiian islands according to its official website.
The department aims to deliver a safe, efficient, accessible and sustainable transportation system that supports mobility for people and goods while fostering economic growth and quality of life according to its official website. Its services extend across all six major Hawaiian islands according to its official website.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation collaborates with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Highway Administration along with county planning and public works departments according to its official website.
All work is weather permitting. Updates or changes regarding construction schedules can be found on HDOT’s social media pages.
