Department of Transportation

Airport Impacts

HDOT recommends all departing passengers check with their airlines for flight status before heading to the airport as response and recover from the Kona Low weather event continues. If your flight is confirmed, head to the airport 3 hours before your departure time for transpacific flights and 90 minutes for interisland flights.

Harbor Impacts

There are no weather related closures of Harbor facilities.

Road Impacts

Update Maui #hitraffic#hiwx 5:59PM: Crew is almost done clearing Honoapiilani Highway near the tunnel. Traffic may be slow in the area as the road opens up.

Maui #hitraffic#hiwx 5:45PM: Large rocks and debris blocking at least one lane on Honoapiilani Hwy. on the Lahaina side of the Olowalu Tunnel. A crew is on scene.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 4:30PM: As of 4:15PM, Kula Highway at mile marker 15 is open.

Kauai #hitraffic 3/15/26 4PM:
The downed tree on Kuhio Highway south of Kalihiwai Bridge has been removed.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 1:44PM:
Highway 11 between MP 52 and 62 is open. Crew is continuing clean up on HWY 11 between the Kau Baseyard and Pinao Street (MP 62-66) with alternating traffic being allowed through.

Kauai #hitraffic 3/15/26 1:16PM:
Downed tree blocking the Lihue-bound lane of Kuhio Highway south of Kalihiwai Bridge. KPD is onsite and HDOT crew is on the way with an ETA of 90 min.

Update Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 1:07 PM: Traffic on Crater Road (Route 378) is being limited to local traffic only.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 12:43 PM: The tree at mile marker 10 on Hana Highway (Rte. 360) has been partially removed. One lane is open. (Non-essential traffic is being stopped at Twin Falls at mile marker 2 on Hana Highway.)

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 12:35 PM: Crater Road (Route 378) is open. Some areas may be limited to one lane only as crews continue work to remove trees and debris. Please drive with caution.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 11:35 AM: North Kihei road is open. Please continue to drive with caution as water may still be flowing on the roadway from adjacent areas.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 11:38 AM: Traffic is heavy around Paia town as police are alternating traffic in the area due to a utility line down between Baldwin Beach Park and Paia town. Expect delays.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 11:27AM:
The H-3 Freeway at the Halekou Interchange in Kaneohe will be closed starting from 1 p.m. for safety as @Hawaiian Electric works on power lines above the freeway. For details, see https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/03/15/h-3-freeway-halekou-interchange-will-be-closed-for-repairs-to-lines-over-the-freeway/

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 9:20AM:
-Crew will be closing the right lane of Kalanianaole/Pali Hwy (Rte 61) Kailua-bound between Castle Junction and Kapaa Quarry Road from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 16 to install slope matting and anchors.
-In Waimanalo, crew will be closing the right lane of Kalanianaole Hwy (Rte 72) in the Waimanalo-bound direction near Kanapuu Drive from 12-9 p.m. to clear slide debris.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 8 AM: HDOT crews continue to clear trees and debris from North Kihei Road. The road continues to be closed between Honoapiilani Highway and Piilani Highway.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 7:52 AM: Tree down blocking the road at mile marker 10 on Hana Highway in the vicinity of Puohokamoa Falls. A crew is en route.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 6:40AM:
Crew responding to downed tree on Highway 11 at MP 95.5 (vicinity of Kukui O Pae Place). Both lanes are blocked.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 6:10 AM: Crater Road (Rte. 378) remains closed beginning at MM 2.5 and Kula Highway (Rte. 37) remains closed from MM 15 to 17. HDOT will be clearing the trees and mud from the areas this morning.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 5:52AM:
Crew continues to clear Highway 11 in Honalo and is addressing the Kainaliu area near Konawaena School. Hawaii PD is providing contraflow in the Kainaliu area.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx update 3/15/26 5:46AM:
Per Hawaii PD as of 5:13AM the following roads are OPEN in the Kawaihae area: Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Hapuna Beach and Kawaihae Road intersection; Kawaihae Road near Spencer Beach Park and Kawaihae Harbor; Akoni Pule Highway at the 4 MM.  All were previously closed due to flooding.  

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 5:43AM:
Per Maui County as of 2:47AM Honoapiilani Hwy / The Lahaina Pali – Now open in both directions Both Lanes of Honoapiilani Highway between Kuihelani Highway and Olowalu are open. – No contraflow

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/15/26 12:11AM:
The tree blocking Highway 11 (Volcano Road) at MP 20 has been cleared.

Update Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 10:32PM: Kahekili Highway at Waihee Elementary School is open, per Maui County.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 10:24PM:
Hawaii PD closing Queen Kaahumanu (HWY 19) between the Hapuna Beach (MP 67) and Maunalani (69)intersections due to flooding.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 10:22PM
See https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/03/14/highways-structures-and-storm-damage/ for schedule of continuing storm recovery work on Oahu.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 9:12 PM: One lane on Honoapiilani Highway (pali) between Kuihelani Highway and Olowalu is now open. Maui Police are contraflowing traffic.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 9:37PM:
Kawaihae Harbor area road is closing due to water coming over the road. Crew will set up barriers by the Blue Dragon Restaurant and the start of the HWY 270 intersection in Kawaihae near the harbor entrance.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 9:22PM:
Fallen tree on Highway 11 at MP 20, Volcano Road between Mountain View and Volcano, blocking both lanes. Crew is responding.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 9:11 PM:
Highway 11 is closed in the vicinity of Konawaena School Road due to water overtopping the road.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 8:47PM:
Queen Kaahumanu Highway at Henry Street is closed due to flooding.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 6:35 PM:
• Kula Hwy. between MM 15 and 17 remains close due to mud. Detour through Lauie Rd., Keanuhea St. and Kaamana St.
• Local traffic only on Hana Hwy from Twin Falls to Hana town.
Trees, debris and rocks continue fall on the roadway.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 4:38PM: Honoapiilani Highway between Plantation Club Drive in Kapalua heading toward Honokowai and Kahakuloa is closed due to boulders on the road, per Maui County. Local traffic only. Please avoid the area.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 4:06PM: Rocks on the road at mile marker 35 on Honoapiilani Highway, in the vicinity of Punalau Beach (Windmill Beach) north of Kapalua. Road is passable. A crew is en route. Please avoid the area.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 3:20 PM: Kahekili Highway at Waihee Elementary School is closed due to unsafe conditions, per Maui County. Only local traffic permitted.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 2:38PM:
Both lanes on Kalanianaole/Pali Highway Kailua-Bound before Kapaa Quarry Road are closed due to landslide. Vehicles are being directed through Maunawili as an alternate route.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26: As of 2:34 PM, Honoapiilani Highway (pali) is closed in both directions between Kuihelani Highway and the Olowalu dump due to flooding. Please avoid the area.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 2PM:
Intersection of Fort Weaver Road and Kolowaka Drive is limited due to flooding and power outage. Vehicles are only able to make right turns from Kolowaka Drive onto Fort Weaver. Avoid the area.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 1:45 PM: Kula Highway between mile marker 15 and 15.5 is closed due to thick mud. Detour through Lauie Rd., Keanuhea St. and Kaamana St. Crew is working to remove the mud.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 1:44PM:
HWY 11 MP 50-66 is closed due to flooding.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 1:35PM:
Flooding on HWY 11 at MP 50 north of Keaiwa.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 1PM:
Tree down on Highway 130 near MP 13 before Leilani cross street blocking the roadway. Crew is responding.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 12:37PM:
HWY 11 closure for flooding at mile post 65 to 66, vicinity of Kaalualu Road to Pinao Street.

Maui #hitraffic#hiwx 3/14/26 12:26 PM: HDOT continuing the clean up on roads in Upcountry, including at mile marker 8 on Kekaulike Ave. and at mile marker 16 on Kula Hwy.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 12:07PM:
Right lane on Kalanianaole/Pali Highway Kailua-bound near Kapaa Quarry Road is blocked by debris.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 11:58AM:
Due to power outage and volume of traffic, HPD is closing left turns at the intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Acacia Road in Pearl City. Follow the directions of officers at the intersection and avoid the area if possible.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 11:48AM:
Far right lane of Pali Highway townbound near Country Club Road is blocked as BWS crews continue pumping at Nuuanu Reservoir.

Update Kauai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 11:07 AM: The tree has been moved to the shoulder of the road at MM 27 on Kuhio Highway. Both lanes are open.

Kauai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 10:53 AM: A tree is blocking both lanes on Kuhio Highway at mile marker 27. A crew is en route. Please avoid the area.

Hawai’i Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 10:41 AM: Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) at MM 57.5 at the Hilea Stream Bridge is closed due to flooding in the area.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 10:13AM:
Left lane on Nimitz Highway westbound at River St. remains flooded. Crew will continue to monitor and pump when rain subsides.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 9:23AM:
-Kalanianaole Highway Kailua-bound slides near Kapaa Quarry Road are clear.
-No slide was found at Kaneohe Bay Drive near Castle High School. Crew filled potholes in the area.
-Crew reported ponding on Kalanianaole Hwy near Bellows and Inoaole.
-Crew will continue to monitor Kamehameha Hwy at Waikane but it’s passable.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic 3/14/26 9:20AM:
-Tree cleared from Rte. 250
-HWY 11 closed between MP 56 (Punaluu) and 62 (Kau Baseyard) due to flooding

Molokai #hitraffic#hiwx 3/14/26 7:45AM: Kamehameha V Hwy: Mud from MM 0-27, passable via 4-wheel drive, crews clearing the roadway; Kalae Hwy: Road closed before MM 5.5; Maunaloa Hwy: Culverts flooded near town MM 0.3. Crews working to clear. Passable via 4-wheel drive; Farrington Hwy: Highway is OK.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 7:36AM:
-Pali off-ramp from the H-1/west and Punchbowl on-ramp remains closed for drain repair.
-As of 0630 hrs., Kamehameha at Waikane has reopened.
-Kalanianaole Highway, townbound, between Kapaa Quarry Road and Castle Junction, is open. Crew cleared landslide.
-Mokapu Saddle Road onto H-3/west ALL OPEN.
-Kalanianaole Highway, Kailua bound, between Castle Junction and Kapaa Quarry Road still pending, on-call sup will check with Roadway Crew.
-Pali Highway, townbound, before Waokanaka, ALL OPEN.
-Kalanianaole Highway at Old Kalanianaole Highway, landslide debris still on the shoulder, NO LANES ARE CLOSED.
-Kaneohe Bay Drive near Castle High School, still pending.
-Waianae Crew still working on landslide on Kalanianaole Highway and Kanapuu Drive near Kailua Bluffs.  2 lanes were reported closed and (Highway Electrical Crew Supervisor) took care of street light pole that came down in that same area from the landslide.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 7:05AM:
Tree down on Rte 250 (Kohala Mountain Road) at MP 20. Crew is responding
HWY 11 MP 58 is also flooding.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 6:57AM:
Flooding on HWY 11 at mileposts 48, 60, and 65. Barricades have been placed in areas where moving water is passing over the road.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 6:45 AM: Crews have cleared the landslide overnight near the Olowalu Tunnel and at mile marker 14 on Kula Highway. But trees, debris and water continue to fall and go over the roadways across the island. Please stay off the roadways if possible.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 6AM:
Fallen trees on Rte 190, HWY 11, and HWY 130 have been cleared.
Barricades in place for ponding on HWY 130 near MP 3.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 4:42AM:
-Kamehameha Highway through Kipapa Gulch was confirmed fully open at 3AM.
-Landslide reported on Pali Highway townbound after Castle Junction.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 4:30AM:
Fallen tree on Rte 190 at MP 31.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 2:20AM:
Crews addressing Rte 190 MP 33 – Leaning tree
Tree blocking northbound lane of HWY 11 at MP 24
Tree blocking southbound lane of HWY 11 at MP 28
Tree blocking all of HWY 130 at MP 11

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 12:35AM:
-Kalanianaole Highway is closed between Inoaole Street and Aloiloi Street due to flooding.
-Kaneone Bay Drive right lane headed to MCBH is closed near Castle High School due to landslide.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/14/26 12:14AM:
Downed tree blocking the right lane on Nimitz Highway westbound at Alakea.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:58PM:
Crew responding to Mokapu Saddle Road landslide at the On-Ramp to the H-3 and downed tree on Kalanianaole/Pali Highway Honolulu-bound blocking the right lane at Castle Junction.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:44PM:
Mokapu Saddle Road onto the H-3 Halawa/Westbound is closed due to landslide.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:36 PM: A tree is down blocking one lane at mile marker 14 on Kula Highway near Kekaulike Ave. A crew is en route.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:23PM:
Crew is closing Kamehameha Highway in both directions at Waikane Homestead Road due to flooding.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:12PM
Crew has finished clearing debris at Waiawa Bridge the left lane on Kamehameha Highway westbound near Waihona Street in Pearl City will reopen shortly.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:53PM:
Crew has cleared the downed trees on Highway 11 near MP 18.70.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:46PM:
All lanes on H-1 westbound after the School Street Off-Ramp have been reopened.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:34 PM: Rocks and debris blocking at least one lane on Honoapiilani Highway in the vicinity of the Olowalu Tunnel, also known as the pali tunnel. A crew is en route.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:25PM:
Punchbowl Street On-Ramp to the H-1 westbound is closed and will remain closed until the repairs of the drain above the H-1 westbound Pali Highway Off-Ramp are completed tomorrow.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:18PM:
Crew is clearing downed trees on Highway 11 near MP 18.70.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:15PM:
HPD reporting landslide on Kalanianaole Highway at Kanapuu Drive blocking several lanes in both directions.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:10PM:
-Landslides reported at Mokapu Blvd near H-3 and Kalanianaole/Pali Highway townbound at Kapaa Quarry Road.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 9:42PM:
The Likelike Off-Ramp from the H-3 Kaneohe-bound is closed due to a fallen tree.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 9:38PM:
-Crew is closing the southbound lane of Kamehameha Highway through Kipapa Gulch to remove loose rocks.
-Only the left lane of H-1 westbound after the School Street Off-Ramp is open. Ponding has closed the other lanes.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 9:11PM:
Downed tree on Highway 11 at MP 95.5. The tree has been moved into the shoulder and crew is on the way to remove.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:48PM
The tree on utility lines on Highway 11 at MP 105.5 has been removed by Hawaiian Tel.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:31PM:
H-1 westbound Pali Highway Off-Ramp will remain closed overnight. Saturday morning, a contractor will begin repairs of the drain above the ramp. The repairs will include backfill of the area washed out by the heavy rains.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:28PM:
HPD reported a leaning street light on Farrington Highway near Princess Kahanu Avenue.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:26PM:
Southbound lane of Highway 11 is blocked at MP 19 near Hirano Store by a fallen tree. Crew is responding.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:07 PM: Puunene Avenue between Kamehameha Avenue and Wakea Avenue is being closed by Maui Police due to flooding. Please avoid the area.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:06 PM: North Kihei Road from Honoapiilani Highway to Piilani Highway is being closed by Maui Police due to flooding. A crew is en route to set up traffic controls.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 6:47PM:
Right lane closed on Pali Highway townbound about a half mile before Waokanaka due to a leaning tree.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 6:35 PM: Kahekili Highway at Waiehu Beach Road and Makaala Drive is closed because of heavy flooding, per Maui County.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 6:40PM:
-Kalanianaole/Pali Highway at Castle Junction is open.
-Crew is closing the left lane on Kamehameha Highway westbound near Waihona Street in Pearl City to clear debris.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 6:16PM:
-Likelike Highway townbound from Kahekili Highway is open. Tree has been removed.
-Flooding reported on Kamehameha Highway westbound at Kuala Street in Pearl City.

Oahu #hitraffic 3/13/26 6PM:
-HPD reporting flooding on H-1 westbound near the School St Off-Ramp in the 2 rightmost lanes.
-HPD reporting debris building up on the side of Pali Highway Kailua-bound after the tunnels.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 5:53 PM: Flooding at the Puunene Ave. and Wakea Ave. intersection. Traffic signal is flashing. Please avoid the area if possible.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 5:53PM:
-Tree down on Pali Lookout Road townbound blocking the exit.
-Tree down on Kalanianaole/Pali Highway townbound at Ulukahiki Street in the right lane.
-Kamehameha Highway at Waikane Stream Bridge is confirmed open.
-Southbound lane on Kamehameha Highway through Kipapa Gulch is open. Northbound remains closed to address the rockfall mitigation fence.

Hawaii Island #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 5:45PM:
-Tree down on Route 190 (Mamalahoa) at MP 31. Crew is responding.
-Tree on utility lines on Highway 11 at MP 105.5. Crew will remove once utilities clear.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 5:34 PM: Flooding on Honoapiilani Highway south of the Shell Gas Station on Kapunakea Street in Lahaina. A crew is enroute to check a culvert.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 5PM:
Crew is closing Kamehameha Highway in Waipio between Hale Halawai Drive and Lanikuhana Avenue to repair the rock fall mitigation fence north of Kipapa Bridge.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 4:40PM:
Likelike Highway townbound closed at Kahekili Highway due to fallen tree after Wilson Tunnel. A contractor has been called out to remove.

Molokai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 4:16 p.m.: There is mud and rocks and fast moving water at mile marker 6 on Kamehameha V Highway on Molokai. Please avoid the area.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 3:58PM:
Street light pole leaning on utility lines on Farrington Highway at Maaloa Street. Electric crew notified.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 3PM:
H-1 westbound Pali Highway Off-Ramp has been closed again.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 2:41PM:
Kalanianaole/Pali Highway Kailua-bound is closed due to debris on the road. Traffic into Kailua is being rerouted to Auloa. Avoid the area.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 2:15PM:
-H-1 westbound Pali Highway Off-Ramp has been reopened.
-Lights inside Wilson Tunnel on Likelike Highway are out. HECO advised the lights will be out through tomorrow.

Oahu #hitraffic#hiwx 3/13/26 12:53PM:
Kamehameha Highway is closed in both directions at Waikane Stream due to overtopping at the bridge. Avoid the area.

Oahu #hitraffic#hiwx 3/13/26 12:36PM:
Right lane on Kalanianaole Highway townbound between Makapuu and the Hawaii Kai Golf Course is reopened. The flooding has subsided.

Kauai #hitraffic#hiwx 3/13/26 12:33PM:
-KIUC has completed their line work on Kaumualii Highway between Omao and Lawai.
-HDOT crew is done with the removal of the low hanging branch on Kaumualii near tree tunnel. All lanes are open.

Update Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/2612:32 p.m.: The fallen tree at MM 28/29 on Hana Hwy. is resting on utility lines. Utilities have been contacted. No ETA on road opening. Crews continue to work at MM 23 and 25.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 12:20 p.m.: Trees are down on Hana Highway (Route 360) at mile markers 23, 25, and 29. The road is passable at mile marker 23. Road is blocked at mile marker 25 and Maui Police are at mile marker 29. A crew is responding.

Update Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 12:02 PM: Crater Road (Route 378) is closed at mile marker 2.5 as HDOT crews work to clear trees in the area.

Maui #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:56 AM: Crater Road (Route 378) is closed at Kekaulike Avenue as multiple trees are down, per Maui County. An HDOT crew is responding.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 12:22PM:
Downed tree on Kionaole Road near the H-3 overpass. Crew is on the way.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 12PM:
-The H-3 Halawa/Honolulu-bound exit to Kamehameha Highway has been reopened and the fallen tree removed.
-Downed tree on Likelike Highway townbound blocking the right lane near the BWS pumping station. Crew is on the way.

Update Maui #hitraffic#hiwx 3/13/26 11:56 AM: The tree that was blocking the road at mile marker 5 (not 2 and 3) on Haleakala Highway has been removed. The road is open.

Maui #hitraffic#hiwx 3/13/26 11:42 AM: A tree is down blocking the road between mile marker 2 and 3 on Haleakala Highway above King Kekaulike High School. A crew is en route.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:35AM:
H-3 Halawa/Honolulu-bound exit to Kamehameha Highway is closed due to a fallen tree.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:30AM:
-Tree on Kamehameha Highway southbound at Wilson Bridge in Wahiawa has been cleared. Both lanes are open.
-Tree down in the right shoulder on H-2 southbound near the Ka Uka Blvd interchange.

Kauai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11:28AM:
KIUC working on Kaumualii Highway between Omao and Lawai. Expect a lane closed around mile post 9.5.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 11AM:
-Tree down on Kamehameha Hwy southbound at Wilson Bridge in Wahiawa.
-Flooding on the Pali Hwy off-ramp from the H-1 westbound. Water is coming down the slope onto the ramp.

Kauai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:52AM:
Crew will be closing a lane on Kaumualii Highway near Maluhia Road/Tree Tunnel to remove a low hanging branch.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 10:42AM:
-The 2 lanes on Lunalilo St westbound near Piikoi that were blocked by a fallen tree have been cleared
-Crew is on Kamehameha Hwy northbound past Kipapa Bridge clearing debris caught by the rock catchment fence. They are in the shoulder but drive with caution.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 9:13AM:
-Pali Highway off-ramp from H-1 westbound is reopened.
-Right lane on Kalanianaole Highway townbound between Makapuu and the Hawaii Kai Golf Course is closed due to flooding.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:53AM:
-Crew has cleared the tree branches on Kalanianaole/Pali Highway at Castle Junction.
-Crew is heading to fallen tree blocking 2 lanes on Lunalilo Street westbound near Piikoi.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:20AM:
Crew has cleared the downed trees on Kalanianaole Highway between Tinker Road and Aloiloi Street in Waimanalo. The highway has been reopened.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 8:03AM:
The Pali Highway off-ramp from the H-1 westbound is closed due to a landslide. Crew is on site.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 7:38AM:
Fallen tree on Kalanianaole/Pali Highway townbound before Castle Junction is the right shoulder.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 7:35AM:
Crew has cleared the fallen trees on Pali Highway at the hairpin turn.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 7:19AM:
Kalanianaole Highway is closed in both directions between Tinker Road and Aloiloi Street in Waimanalo due to downed trees. Per HPD alternate routes are closed due to flooding. There are no open routes between Kailua and Hawaii Kai through Waimanalo.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 7:06AM:
The fallen tree on Kamehameha Highway at Karsten Thot has been moved to the side of the road and the mud has been washed off the road. All lanes are open at this time.

Kauai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 7AM: The debris on Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1 has been cleared.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 6:47AM:
Right lane of Kalanianaole/Pali Highway townbound before Castle Junction is blocked due to a downed tree.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 6:25AM:
Kamehameha Highway closed in both directions at Karsten Thot due to a large fallen tree approximately 10-feet in diameter. Avoid the area.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 5:58AM:
Left lane of Nimitz Hwy westbound is closed at River St due to flooding.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 5:51AM: Crews are out at multiple sites this morning.
-Tree down Kalanianaole Hwy near the polo field
-Tree down on Kamehameha Hwy near Karsten Thot
-Flooding on Farrington Hwy in Waialua
-Trees down on Pali Hwy both directions at the hairpin turn

Kauai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/13/26 4:56AM: Debris on Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1 partially blocking travel lane. Crew is responding.

Overnight/early morning on 3/13/26 Waianae crew responded to ponding on Farrington Hwy right lane at Honokai Hale. Call came in at 2:43 AM and the right lane was reopened at 5:32AM

Oahu Kauai #hitraffic #hiwx:
Special-use lanes on Kauai and Oahu will not be operational Friday, March 13 as crews prepare to address the impacts of the Kona Low. See https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/03/12/special-use-lanes-will-not-run-friday-march-13/ for more information.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/12/26 12PM:
Crews will recheck Farrington Highway in Waialua between Puuiki Street and Mamua Place after the next band of heavy rains passes through. Water in the area is subsiding.

Molokai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/12/26 9:21 AM: The road at mile marker 16.5 on Kamehameha V Highway in Molokai is now clear.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/12/26 8AM:
HPD reporting flooding on Farrington Highway in Waialua between Puuiki Street and Mamua Place. Avoid the area.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/12/26 11:30AM: Farrington Hwy. closed in both directions in Waialua between Puuiki St. and Mamua Pl. due to flooding. Crews cleared drains along Farrington Hwy. to assist. Flooding persists through the area. Avoid the area.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/12/26:
Water level is raising the manhole cover on Kalanianaole (Rte 61) townbound right-turn lane to Kapaa Quarry Road from around 6AM. Lane is blocked off, use caution in the area.

Molokai #hitraffic #hiwx 3/12/26 6:55 AM: Mud is blocking the road at mile marker 16.5 on Kamehameha V Highway in Molokai. A crew is en route.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 11:28AM:
-Nimitz Hwy westbound at Pier 7 flooding is clear.
-Crews responded to downed trees on H-1 westbound heading off to H-201 east and Kalanianaole Hwy in the median near Kaimoku Place.

Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 3/11/26:
The downed tree on townbound Route 61 (Pali Highway/Kalanianaole Highway/Kailua Road) before Kailua Road was cleared at 8:10AM.

Oahu 3/11/26 #hitraffic #hiwx:
-Crew responding to flooding on Nimitz Hwy westbound at Pier 17 from 7:24AM
-Crew responding to downed tree on Rte 61 before Kailua Rd townbound from 6:28AM
-Crew responded to flooding on H-1 wb near Wilder Off-ramp at 3:29AM. This has been cleared.

Update Maui #hitraffic#hiwx 3/11/26 7:50 AM: Honoapiilani Highway at mile marker 33 is now open.

Maui #hitraffic#hiwx 3/11/26 5:43 AM: Rocks and debris blocking the entire road at mile marker 33 on Honoapiilani Highway in the vicinity of Honolua Bay. A crew is en route.

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Tips to Consider When Driving in the Rain

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) urges drivers to educate themselves on how to prepare for rainy weather and exercise safe driving practices. Even before rainfall, motorists should check their cars to make sure they are in proper working condition before getting on the road. When driving through the rain, functional lights, tires, and windshield wipers are essential for optimum safety. Roadways can become very slick during rainy weather, so drive cautiously and make sure to give yourself enough stopping distance to avoid collisions. If flooding or ponding occurs on the road, avoid the area. Rushing water has enough force to carry vehicles.

Preventative Actions

1. Always use your seat belt and make sure that all passengers are properly restrained.
2. Make sure all lights on your vehicle are in working order. This includes headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights.
3. Rainy conditions limit visibility, so do what you can to maintain a clear view. Make sure your windshield wipers are in working order, and keep your windshield and windows clean. If windows fog up, use your air conditioner to reduce humidity.
4. Check your tires regularly to make sure they have adequate tread. This will reduce your chances of hydroplaning and skidding.

Actions to Take While Driving

1. Turn your headlights on even in a light rain or in gloomy, foggy, or overcast conditions. It will help you see the road and help other drivers see you. If your car has daytime running lights, you should still put your headlights on, so vehicles behind you can see you better.
2. Do not drive through flood waters. As little as 1 foot of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.
3. Slow down to avoid hydroplaning, and allow for increased stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you as tires do not grip as well to wet roadways.
4. Do not use cruise control.
5. Drive defensively. Steering around an obstacle is preferred over braking to avoid a collision since sudden braking on wet roadways can lead to skidding especially at speeds over 25 mph.
6. If your car begins to skid, avoid slamming on the brakes as this will make it harder to regain control. Instead, continue to steer in the direction you want to go until your wheels have regained traction.

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