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Plan ahead: Lahaina wildfire debris transfer starting June 16
MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Drivers traveling to and from West Maui are urged to drive safely and to plan ahead for slower traffic.
Traffic expected as crews truck Lahaina wildfire debris to central Maui
The transfer of Lahaina wildfire debris from the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage site to the Permanent Disposal Site adjacent to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē is set to begin June 16.
Up to 50 trucks will make multiple round trips daily. Work will take place seven days a week during the daytime.
'This is an important step in our recovery efforts and fulfills our promise to the residents of Olowalu that this debris storage would be temporary,' said Mayor Richard Bissen. 'We appreciate the patience and understanding of our residents and visitors as we transfer Lahaina's wildfire debris safely and respectfully.'
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Approximately 400,000 tons of debris cleared from 1,538 residential and commercial properties in Lahaina were temporarily stored at the site in Olowalu, as the County worked to construct a permanent site.
The debris transportation is expected to run through November.
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