Authorities say there is a downed utility pole in the area as a result of the accident. The incident forced the closure of the lower road between Aekai Place and Piina Place near the S-Turn surf spot.

10/19/10 5:10 p.m. Halekala Highway is now OPEN in both directions following a traffic accident just below Piimauna Street in Pukalani.  Motorists can expect delays as traffic resumes its normal flow. 10/19/10 4:15p Haleakala Hwy is closed in both directions just below Piimauna St in Pukalani due to a traffic accident.  There is no estimated [...]

10/18/10 4:48 p.m. Update:  The Haleakala Highway is now open in both directions.  The Highway was temporarily closed in the mauka bound direction near Firebreak Road because of a traffic accident reported before 3:50 this afternoon.  Motorists can expect the normal slow down as the accident is cleared and traffic resumes its normal flow.  At [...]

1:31 p.m. 8/26/10:  Makawao Ave is now OPEN. 11:10a 8/26/10:  Makawao Ave closed from Old Haleakala Hwy to the Haleakala Bypass due to a brush fire behind fire station No.5.

‎5:19p 7/30/10: Honoapiilani Hwy ALL CLEAR. Drive safely. 3:18 p.m. 7/30/10 Honoapiilani Hwy now open in both directions at Ukumehame Park.  Tow trucks have cleared the accident from the roadway.  The partial closure between Kai Malina in Kaanapali and Lahaina Town remains in effect.  Motorists should still exercise caution when driving from Lahaina town to [...]

4:18p 7/23/10 Road Advisory: Makani Rd closed btw Ahualani St & Manienie St on Maui due to traffic accident, brush fire & a power pole down.

(9:08p July 19, 2010) Police have completed their investigation and Kilohana Drive is now completely OPEN. (7:46p July 19, 2010) Maui Police closed a portion of Kilohana Drive following a fatal traffic accident earlier this evening (Monday, July 19, 2010). Kilohana Drive is closed between South Kihei Rd and Waikai Street. The road was closed [...]

Maui motorists are advised of an overpass project on Waiale Road that begins on Monday, July 12, 2010.  Work will result in the total road closure of Waiale Road in both directions between Lower Main Street and Oihana Street under the Kaahumanu Avenue, Waiale Road Overpass.  This work area will be closed continuously, 24-hours per [...]

By Wendy Osher The Maui Chamber of Commerce hosts the 10th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Lahaina on Sunday. The event includes food, shopping entertainment, and the only public fireworks display on Maui beginning at 8 p.m. Front Street will be closed from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday to accommodate the celebration. [...]

By Wendy Osher  Officiails with the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety are reminding the public to be especially careful this Fourth of July because of the hot, dry and windy weather.  Anyone who plans on using fireworks or supervising children using fireworks should avoid use near dry brush, near fields or around homes.   [...]