Undoubtedly the most famous roadway on the island of Maui is Hāna Highway. This 64.4-mile-long corridor is comprised of Hawaii Route 36, Hawaii Route 360 and Maui County Route 31. The 34.4-mile segment of Hāna Highway comprising Hawaii Route 360 meanders the rainforests of the Hana coastline through approximately 620 curves. The highway crosses 42 preserved bridges which were constructed during the 1908-1930 era. The 16.2 miles comprised of Maui County Route 31 is similar and traverses the Kīpahulu coastline to the beginning of Pi'ilani Highway at Kalepa Gulch. During 1955 the current Hawaii Sign Route System was created. Initially Hāna Highway was signed as Hawaii Route 36 from Kahului east to Hāna and Hawaii Route 31 from Hāna to Kalepa Gulch. The State Highway and County Route systems split during the 1960s but both utilize the same style highway shields. In 1969 the state of Hawaii acquired Hāna Highway from Maui County Route 365 east to Hāna. Following this acquisition...
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