A sinkhole-caused closure of South Kihei Road near Kamaʻole Beach Park II has entered its fourth month, with local businesses reporting sales down 30–50% and some shutting permanently. County repairs are slightly ahead of schedule, with reopening targeted for late August.
- South Kihei Road has been closed since March after Kona Low storms caused a sinkhole, ruptured water main, and drainage system failure requiring a full road redesign.
- Construction began June 1 and is running slightly ahead of schedule, with completion expected by end of August 2026.
- Business owners along the affected stretch report sales down 30–50%, reduced staff hours, and at least two or three permanent closures.
- Maui County’s new Park Maui paid-parking program ($10/day for non-residents) launched this week at Kamaʻole Beach Parks I and III, though it was scaled back due to the road closure.
- Some business owners are concerned the new parking fees will further deter visitors to an already hard-hit area during the closure period.
Source: KHON2
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