"Maui's Evacuation Route Initiative: Rebuilding After Deadly Wildfires"

Hawaii officials are planning to build new evacuation routes in Lahaina, Hawaii, following deadly wildfires on Maui in August. The new routes aim to prevent roadblocks that trapped residents during the fires. The state Transportation Department will create openings in sound walls and establish emergency access routes to improve traffic flow during emergencies. The effort is part of a broader initiative to make Lahaina more resilient to wildfires, which are a growing threat in Hawaii.