Department of Transportation

Road Impacts

Status of State Routes on Oahu as of 3/27/26 9 PM:

Area	Route	Issue	Notes
Honolulu	H-1 westbound near Liliha Street overpass	Tree removal and shotcrete slope repair	Closure of the School Street on-ramp to the H-1 westbound from 9 p.m. Friday, March 27 to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
Honolulu	H-1 westbound near Aala Street overpass	Leaning retaining wall	Additional single lane closure will be needed on Saturday, April 4 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Kailua	Kalanianaole/Pali between Kapaa Quarry Road and Castle Junction	Landslides	Starting Monday, March 30: -Townbound right lane will be closed from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends. Work estimated for 1.5 weeks. -Kailua-bound right lane closed from 4 a.m. – 2 p.m. on weekdays, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends. Work estimated for 1 month.
Kaneohe	Kionaole Road	Culvert wash out and undercut roadway	From Mar 13-15 event. Detour available. Met with structural engineers 3/27 and estimate section underneath the road can be repaired to reopen in 3-4 weeks.
Waialua	Farrington Highway between Thompson Corner and Otake Store	Community debris removal (daytime) and road restoration (nighttime)	Road will be closed for community debris removal from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28. Road will be closed nightly for road restoration from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning from 3/27 – 4/3
Waianae	Farrington Highway at Keaau Homestead Road	Drainage culvert	Makai lane is washed out. Single lane access allowed for properties past Keaau Beach Park.
Waimea	Kamehameha at Waimea Bay	Slope stabilization	From the Mar 13-15 event. Highway has been stabilized but 24/7 single lane closure will continue through April 10 as crew installs erosion matting on lower slopes.
Waipio	Kamehameha Highway north of Kipapa Bridge	Catchment fence repairs	HDOT has placed barriers at the base of the catchment fence on Kamehameha Highway north of Kῑpapa Bridge. The fence has been checked and remains capable of holding back the rocks. It is estimated that this will be addressed in the next three weeks.

Status of Maui State Routes as of 3/29/26 at 4PM:

Area	Route	Issue	Notes
Maui – Kula/Haleakala	Haleakala Crater Road (Route 378) From MM 2.5  to Haleakala National Park	Damaged culvert at MM 7	Contactor has repaired a broken culvert. Repaving work was completed on Sunday afternoon. Road is open. For information on Haleakala National Park, see: https://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm
Molokai	Kamehameha V Highway	Mud, debris, water	Road is open. There is a damaged culvert at mile marker 12.5. The road remains safe for vehicles.

Status of Hawaii Island State Routes as of 3/27/26 at 9PM:

• Roadway repairs on Highway 11 from MP 65 to 66, vicinity of Kaalualu Road to Kono Hiki Street beginning Tuesday, March 24 through Saturday, March 28 within a single lane closure with alternating traffic control from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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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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