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WAILUKU, Maui — A study of the 20 Hawaii coastal highways most susceptible to erosion and structural degradation found 10 of the roads are in Maui County.
Researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa determined Maui and Molokai each have five of the roads considered most at risk.
The report, prepared for the state Department of Transportation, ranks the susceptibility of state coastal roads to ocean hazards such as waves, currents, tides and sea-level rise.
A DOT official says the study is intended to prioritize areas in need of protection from coastal erosion.
The official says the report recommends actions such as relocating, elevating or hardening that will be analyzed by the department and presented to community members.