Where roads are closed as Hurricane Lowell reaches the islands
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Impacts from Hurricane Lowell — including severe flooding, debris, strong winds, and rising stream levels — have forced the closure of multiple roadways as conditions continue to deteriorate.
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On Kauaʻi, Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge was closed at 10:45 a.m. due to flooding and high stream levels.
Viewers also sent in images of flooded roadways in Poipu and Wainiha.
View the latest state road closures from the Department of Transportation.
On Oʻahu, Pali Lookout Road and Pali Lookout were closed at 1:35 p.m.
Oahu #hitraffic #hiwx 9/7/26 1:35PM: Full closure of the Pali Lookout Road to/from Pali Highway. The Pali Lookout is closed until further notice. pic.twitter.com/EWgxtflTnT
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— Hawaii DOT (@DOTHawaii) September 7, 2026
The Honolulu-bound lanes of Farrington Highway were closed at 3 p.m. between Orange Street and Mākaha Valley Road due to high surf washing sand on roadway. Eastbound lanes were contraflowed through Jade Street.
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