By Staff Reports
(MAUI) – The County of Maui Department of Public Works announced that its Highways Division, Lahaina District, will begin seal coating the roadway of Ainakea Road in December 2014 as part of the department’s pavement preservation program.
Motorists are asked to expect delays as traffic will be restricted to one lane only, and access to driveways in affected areas will not be available due to drying time of approximately 4-6 hours; temporary walkways will be provided in designated areas. Residents are asked to remove all vehicles along the roadway and to shut off all irrigation systems while crews are working on the street.
Follow-up memos are being sent to residents to inform them which areas will be affected. Any questions regarding the sealcoating project may be directed to Public Works’ Lahaina District Office at 661-0501, Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The County of Maui is the first County in Hawai‘i to use sealcoating as a pavement surface treatment. This type of maintenance is designed to extend the life of County roads, saving money for taxpayers and providing safe, drivable roads for the public. Sealcoats generally consist of a mixture of emulsified asphalt, water, mineral fillers and other materials that are applied directly to the surface of an asphalt pavement. The sealcoating serves to protect the top layer of asphalt from oxidation and wear caused by exposure to the sun, air, water and chemicals such as oil and gasoline.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for the pavement management system for the County of Maui. Since 2008, the department has been using iWorQ Pavements as its pavement management system, which monitors inventory, data collection, inspections, data management, and updates. iWorQ Pavements also tracks historical data, pavement treatments and condition histories.
The department appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation, and apologizes for the inconvenience.