Hawaii Department of Transportation
11/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/10/2026 20:22
Traffic Emergency Zone hearing: Kūhiō Highway near Lumahaʻi
Traffic Emergency Zone hearing: Kūhiō Highway near Lumahaʻi
Posted on Nov 10, 2026 in Highways News, Main, NewsTraffic Emergency Zone in Lumahaʻi.
LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi - The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) provides notice of its intent to declare a traffic emergency zone on Kūhiō Highway (Route 560) near Lumahaʻi at mile post 5.4 to shore up the shoulder erosion caused by the recent rains.
The makai lane will be closed with alternating traffic in the mauka lane. Flaggers will be on scene during work hours with a temporary traffic signal in place during non-work hours.
A hearing within 24 hours of the designation is required under HRS §264-1.5. HDOT will be hosting this hearing virtually through Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The Teams meeting may be accessed here or by dialing into 808-829-4853 with the conference ID 611 691 313.
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