Street Connectivity and Extensions
High
Implementation
High
“...provide more access/roadways for emergencies, less congestion and alternate routes in case of accidents.”
Community Quote from Long-Term Planning Recovery Survey
Project Description and Purpose
This project will provide necessary fire evacuation connectivity on various roads to better support and facilitate public safety in the future. It would consist of a phased approach that would require land acquisition and road improvements for a variety of identified locations where streets do not meet current fire codes, cul-de-sacs are substandard and connections are missing. Streets included are:
- Aki Street Connecto
- Papalaua to Aki Street Connector
- Kaakolu Street to Lahaina Bypass
- Kanakea Loop to Lahainaluna Road
- Kuhua Street Extension to Komo Mai
- Dickenson Street Extension
- N. Hakau Place to Lahaina Bypass
Wahikuli Connectors to Cane Haul Road/West Maui Greenway:
- Fleming Road
- Wahikuli Road
- Malanai Street
Dickenson St. Looking Mauka
Interdependencies, Roadblocks and Next Steps
Land acquisition for right-of-way, environmental assessment and construction permitting is needed.
Project Details
Cost Estimate
>$10 Million
Potential Funding Sources
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program
Existing Funding Sources
County of Maui – $5 Million
Project Lead
County Department of Public Works
Project Partners
County Department of Fire and Public Safety
Maui Emergency Management Agency
State Department of Transportation