LAHAINA, Hawaii (KHON2) — New security changes will take effect starting 6 a.m. on Dec. 31 in the “commercial bubble” region of the Lahaina Impact Zone.
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According to the Maui Emergency Management Agency, all streets between Shaw Street and Kenui Street makai of Honoapiʻilani Highway will see a shift change for security personnel.
The change is being made to help “balance the island’s recovery and safety while addressing the needs of commercial debris removal operations and other reconstruction efforts.”
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Starting Tuesday, the number of security checkpoints within the area will decrease from nine to four and continue decreasing as conditions permit.
The four checkpoints will be relocated to the following areas:
Front Street and Pāpalaua Street
Lahainaluna Road and Luakini Street
Prison Street and Luakini Street
Front Street fronting Kamehameha Iki Park driveway (past Shaw Street intersection)
MEMA added that hard barricades on the makai side of Honoapiʻilani Highway at the Pāpalaua, Dickenson and Prison streets intersections will remain in place.
Drivers can still use traffic signals at the Lahainaluna Road and Shaw Street intersections on Honoapiʻilani Highway.
New barricades include the mauka side of Dickenson Street, which will be accessible through Mill Street.
Of course, the Department of Public Works will notify the public of these changes with new signage to designate “Local Traffic Only,” “Uneven Roads” and “Not a Through Street.”
Hawaiian Electric and DPW are working together to install light towers at the remaining checkpoints.
“This area will continue to be a construction zone as our community rebuilds and urges property owners to remain vigilant. Property owners within this zone are responsible for securing their own property,” said MEMA.
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More information can be directed to MEMA at (808) 270-7285 or mema.assistant@co.maui.hi.us.