The heavy school traffic associated with both Kahului School and Maui High School is not expected to be affected by a re-paving project that begins today, Department of Public Works officials said.

The $895,494.00 project, contracted with Maui Paving, will repair a portion of Hina Avenue from Niihau Street to Molokai Akau Street. The work includes excavating the existing pavement, installing a glassphalt base course and asphalt concrete, adjusting manholes, water valves, surveyor's reference "monuments," replacing traffic loop detectors and installing signs, pavement striping and markers.

The completion date is targeted for September 2, but the bulk of the work that will cause noise and traffic disruptions is expected to be completed prior to the beginning of school at the end of July.