Hawaii’s Department of Transportation is moving forward with a 4.5-mile northern extension of the Lahaina Bypass from Lahaina to Kāʻanapali, funded by $100 million from Maui County’s federal disaster recovery grant. Construction is expected to begin in mid-to-late 2028 and be completed by December 2030.
- The 4.5-mile northern bypass extension will create a critical additional evacuation route between Lahaina and Kāʻanapali, addressing the deadly gridlock that trapped residents during the August 2023 wildfire.
- Funding comes from a $100 million allocation out of Maui County’s $1.6 billion federal disaster recovery grant, with the federal government covering 80% of the state’s additional share.
- The state is currently in early planning stages, conducting public input sessions and preliminary environmental studies before finalizing the road’s design and alignment.
- The likely route will extend from the current bypass terminus at Keawe Street north to Kaka’alaneo Drive in Kāʻanapali.
- Construction is targeted to begin mid-to-late 2028 with an expected completion date of December 2030.
Source: Maui Now
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