Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi sustained significant damage from Hurricane Lowell, forcing closure for repairs to underwater hazards, a sinkhole, and the pier apron. Limited barge operations resumed September 13 for essential goods and fuel delivery, with full reopening expected within two weeks.
- Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi was closed after Hurricane Lowell left containers in the waterway and caused structural damage to the pier apron and a sinkhole.
- Young Brothers ran a special interisland barge to Lānaʻi on September 13 to deliver essential goods and fuel during the limited reopening window.
- Full harbor reopening is estimated to take approximately two weeks, with land-side repairs continuing beyond that timeframe.
- Honoapi’ilani Highway in Ukumehame on Maui has reopened but has damage near milepost 13, with temporary and permanent repairs scheduled.
- Honolulu Harbor has fully reopened, while Port Allen on Kauaʻi remains closed as of the September 9 update.
Source: Hawaii Free Press
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