.svg)
.svg)
Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C
Infrastructure
High
High
Design
County
State
County & State
Private
The Lahaina Bypass
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a four-lane, controlled access, bypass highway between Keawe Street and Honokowai, a distance of approximately 5 miles. The bypass will extend northward from its terminus at Keawe Street as it passes to the east of the Kaʻanapali Resort and then proceed in a northwesterly direction until it reaches Honokowai, south of Mahinahina Gulch. The minimum right-of-way width will be 150 feet. A Kaʻanapali Connector will be located to the north of the Lahaina Civic Center and will be approximately 1 mile in length.
- Extends the current boundaries of the Lahaina Bypass to increase connectivity and continue development of a utility corridor in West Maui.
- Will construct a four-lane, controlled access, highway between Keawe Street and Honokowai, for approximately 5 miles. It will extend north from Keawe Street, passing the Kaʻanapali Resort, and then proceed in a northwesterly direction until it reaches Honokowai, south of Mahinahina Gulch.
- A Kaʻanapali Connector will extend to the north of the Lahaina Civic Center for approximately 1 mile.
- Has high interest and support from community members and would serve in providing redundancy in the transportation system in West Maui.
Purpose
This project will extend the current boundaries of the Lahaina Bypass to increase connectivity and continue development of a utility corridor in West Maui. This project has high interest and support from community members, and would serve an added benefit of providing redundancy in the transportation system in West Maui.
C11: Lāhaina Bypass Phase 1C
Interdependencies and Roadblocks
This project is reliant on land acquisition for right of way and requires the Environmental Impact Statement to be updated. The State DOT is currently prioritizing adjustments to existing infrastructure and is not currently planning to engage in projects for new construction / new capacity. This project will need to be added to the State’s Transportation Improvement Program to be considered for federal funding opportunities.
Next Steps
- Securing right of way
- Land acquisition and subdivisions (2 years)
- Preparation of construction documents -Plans, specifications, and estimate (2 years)
- Obtaining construction permits -roadway, highway, grading, driveway, building, electrical, and plumbing permits (2 years)
- Advertisement for bid and construction
Project Details
Cost Estimate:
$80-$150 Million
Existing Funding Sources:
Project Lead:
State Department of Transportation
Potential Funding Sources:
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
- Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program
Project Partners:
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization
- County Department of Public Works
Alignment with West Maui Community Plan (WMCP)
- Goal 2.1 Ready and resilient systems
- WMCP Action 2.2.6 Support construction of the planned Lahaina Bypass Road to promote safe, efficient travel across the region without encouraging further urbanization or impeding agricultural operations.