Maui County reopened a storm-damaged 150-foot stretch of South Kihei Road near Kamaole II Beach Park on August 11, 2026, completing repairs earlier than the original fall timeline. The project addressed extensive underground infrastructure damage caused by a March Kona low storm.
- South Kihei Road near Kamaole II Beach Park reopened to traffic on August 11, 2026, ahead of the originally estimated fall completion date.
- A powerful Kona low in March caused record-breaking rainfall that damaged the roadway, drainage systems, waterlines, and other underground infrastructure along a roughly 150-foot corridor.
- Repairs went beyond asphalt and included drainage improvements, slope stabilization, waterline restoration, curb and sidewalk work, and park area restoration.
- Federal emergency funding was secured and the project was awarded to P.B. Sullivan Construction Inc. in May via an emergency purchase order.
- Drivers should expect fresh striping and signage in the area and proceed cautiously until new markings are familiar.
Source: Deeparrival
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