South Kihei Road Collapse Repair Expected to Last Through Fall
Crews are repairing a major sinkhole on South Kihei Road caused by March storms, with work not expected to finish until October. Local businesses are struggling with reduced access and hope for county financial assistance. Road collapse repair at South Kihei Road and Alanui Ke’ali’i won’t be completed until fall 2026. March storm damage affected […]
Kaupakalua Road Shut Down Due to Fallen Power Lines and Trees
Kaupakalua Road is closed between 5 Corners and Maluaina due to downed power lines and trees blocking the roadway. Road closure affects the section of Kaupakalua Road between 5 Corners and Maluaina. Closure caused by downed power lines and fallen trees on the roadway. No timeline provided for when the road will reopen. Property owners […]
March Storm Damage Leaves Multiple Road Sinkholes Awaiting Costly Repairs
Maui County is still working to repair numerous sinkholes and road collapses from March storms, with costs and timelines uncertain as officials seek federal emergency funding. Some repairs, including a 150-foot section of South Kīhei Road, are expected to take several months. A 150-foot collapsed section of South Kīhei Road near Kama’ole Beach Park II […]
Multiple Road Closures Planned Across Kaua’i May 17-22 for Maintenance
HDOT has scheduled 19 lane closures on Kaua’i state highways during May 17-22 for striping, paving, and maintenance work. Work includes projects on major routes like Highway 56/560 from Līhu’e to Hanalei with alternating traffic patterns. Highway 50 will have single lane closures between Kīpū and ʻŌmaʻo from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for rumble […]
Kuihelani Highway Fatal Crash Marks Second Traffic Death This Year
A 27-year-old Kahului man died after his car collided with a bus on Kuihelani Highway near East Waiko Road early Thursday morning. This is Maui County’s second traffic fatality of 2026, down from nine at the same time last year. Fatal collision occurred at 6:06 a.m. on Kuihelani Highway near East Waiko Road intersection. A […]