This map shows adjustments to security checkpoints in the Lahaina Impact Zone. The changes are scheduled to take effect on Tuesday. Courtesy photo

The Maui Emergency Management Agency has announced a series of changes to security measures in the “commercial bubble” region of the Lahaina Impact Zone.

The changes are set to take effect Tuesday. The commercial bubble is the area between Shaw Street and Kenui Street, makai of Honoapiʻilani Highway, including all streets that feed into this region. According to the agency, these changes are necessary as MEMA continues to balance the island’s recovery and safety while addressing the needs of commercial debris removal operations and other reconstruction efforts.

Effective Tuesday, the following adjustments to the commercial bubble perimeter will be made:

• Reduction in security checkpoints: The number of security checkpoints within the commercial bubble was decreased from nine to four. MEMA aims to further reduce the number of checkpoints as conditions permit.

• Checkpoint location changes: Four existing checkpoints will be relocated to the following areas: Front Street and Pāpalaua Street; Lahainaluna Road and Luakini Street; Prison Street and Luakini Street; Front Street fronting Kamehameha Iki Park driveway (just past Shaw Street intersection). New signage will be installed to restrict vehicle access at the Shaw and Front streets intersection, with monitoring to occur from the repositioned checkpoint.

• Hard barricades: Existing hard barricades on the makai side of Honoapiʻilani Highway at the Pāpalaua, Dickenson and Prison streets intersections will remain in place. Motorists will be able to use the traffic signals at the Lahainaluna Road and Shaw Street intersections on Honoapiʻilani Highway. Additionally, the mauka side of Dickenson Street will be barricaded, with access provided through Mill Street.

• New signage: The Maui County Department of Public Works will deploy signage around the commercial bubble to notify the public of these changes. New signs will identify areas as “Local Traffic Only,” “Uneven Roads,” and “Not a Through Street.”

• Lighting for checkpoints and the commercial bubble: Light towers will be installed at the four remaining checkpoints to ensure safety during nighttime hours. While this is a temporary measure, ongoing efforts to restore residential and commercial area lighting are underway.

MEMA reminds the public that this area will continue to be a construction zone as our community rebuilds and urges property owners to remain vigilant. Property owners within this zone are responsible for securing their own property.

For additional information or questions, contact the Maui Emergency Management Agency at (808) 270-7285 or by email at mema.assistant@co.maui.hi.us.