Maui County will reopen the storm-damaged stretch of South Kihei Road near Kamaole II Beach Park on August 11, 2026, earlier than the originally projected fall completion date. Repairs were federally funded and addressed damage to the roadway, drainage, waterline, and surrounding infrastructure caused by a March Kona low.
- South Kihei Road near Kamaole II Beach Park reopens to traffic on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
- A March 2026 Kona low caused severe stormwater damage to roughly 150 feet of roadway and multiple underground infrastructure systems.
- Federal emergency funding was secured and the repair contract was awarded to P.B. Sullivan Construction Inc. in May.
- Repairs included drainage improvements, slope stabilization, waterline restoration, sidewalk upgrades, and repaving.
- Nearby businesses stayed open during the closure; the county provided detour signage, radio ads, and a partial rental assistance program for affected businesses.
Source: Maui County
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