Hurricane Lala destroyed a small bridge in East Maui’s Nāhiku community, cutting off six residents. Maui County and East Maui Irrigation both deny ownership, leaving the question of who will rebuild it unresolved.
- The only road bridge serving six Lower Nāhiku residents was completely destroyed by Hurricane Lala’s floodwaters last weekend.
- Maui County and East Maui Irrigation both say they do not own the bridge; property records point to East Maui Land Holdings, linked to Alexander & Baldwin.
- A 2017 county report noted the bridge was built on private property and does not carry a public road, complicating any government-led repair.
- MEMA delivered emergency supplies by helicopter and has stayed in contact with stranded residents, but no rebuild timeline has been announced.
- The only current crossing is an improvised path over mossy rocks and a narrow plank roughly three feet above rushing water.
Source: Maui Now
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