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Proposed Liloa Drive Extension

Entitlements & Project Timeline

Environmental Review and Entitlements: 

The proposed project will require numerous approvals prior to construction.These approvals are anticipated to take several years to complete and are summarized below:

  • Environmental Review – the project will require an Environmental Assessment (EA), which includes a number of technical studies to assess potential impacts and mitigation measures.  These studies include archaeological review, cultural impact assessment, traffic impact analysis report, noise study, air quality study, and biological resources study.  The Draft EA was published on July 23, 2024 and is available for public comment through August 22, 2024.  The Draft EA is available for download at the links below:

Permits: 

The following Federal, State, and County approvals are anticipated to be required:

  • Special Management Area Use Permit from Maui Planning Commission

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit (for work at gulch crossings)

  • Section 7 Endangered Species Act Consultation

  • Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act Consultation

  • Flood Development Permit

  • Construction Permits

Project Construction:

  • Phase I: construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 and take 18 - 24 months to complete

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  • Phase II: construction will commence after completion of Phase I and acquiring necessary funding

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