Puʻunēnē Avenue in Kahului, Hawaiʻi will be closed for two nights next week as contractors work on traffic signals at the intersection with Wākea Avenue. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the closure will take place nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., beginning Tuesday, March 10 and ending Thursday, March 12. The road is scheduled to reopen each morning at 4:30 a.m.
During the closure, drivers can access Puʻunēnē Avenue by taking West Wākea Avenue westbound, heading south on Lono Avenue, and then turning left onto West Kauaʻi Street. A map showing the detour route is available online.
The signal work is part of a larger improvement project on Puʻunēnē Avenue intended to improve traffic flow and enhance circulation for vehicles and freight by adding lanes and updating traffic signals along this central Maui route.
HDOT notes that all construction is weather dependent. Updates or changes to the schedule will be posted on HDOT’s social media pages on Facebook and Twitter/X @DOTHawaii.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation manages transportation facilities across the state, including airports for domestic and international flights, commercial harbors, and highways throughout all six major Hawaiian islands. According to its official website, HDOT operates as part of the executive branch of Hawaii’s government and works with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Coast Guard as well as county departments. The department oversees more than 2,400 lane miles of highways, eleven commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, and nine commercial harbors statewide. Its mission is to provide a safe, efficient transportation system that supports mobility for people and goods while contributing to economic growth.