Maui road closures due to severe weather

There are multiple road closures in effect due to flooding as a result of impacts from a kona low system. The severe weather system dropped heavy rain over portions of East Maui on Thursday morning.

Piʻilani Highway closures:

• STILL CLOSED: Piʻilani Highway in East Maui is closed at mile markers 16 in ʻUlupalakua, miles 29 to 31 from Kaupō to Nuʻu, and at the bridge at mile 36 near Alelele due to flooding.
• UPDATE/OPEN: Mile 28 at Manawainui. As of 1:55 p.m., the section of road near mile 28 is OPEN.

Hāna Highway closures:

• UPDATE/OPEN: The Hāna Highway is closed between mile markers 40 and 41 in the area of Laulima Farms due to flooding as of 8:30 a.m. Update: As of 1:35 p.m., this area is OPEN.
• UPDATE/OPEN: The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation was headed out to Mile 21 of the Hāna Highway near West Wailuaiki Stream at around 9:12 a.m. to clear a reported mud/rock slide. Update: As of 1:56 p.m., this section of road is OPEN.
• UPDATE/OPEN: Hāna Highway at Mile 12 near Kaumahina Wayside Park closed due obstructed roads as a result of the inclement weather as of 9:27 a.m. Update: As of 1:55 p.m., the section of road is OPEN.
• UPDATE/OPEN: As of 9:46 a.m, Hāna Highway is closed in the area of Keʻanae near “Uncle Harry’s BBQ” due to heavy water on roadway. Update: As of 1:55 p.m., the section of road is OPEN.
• UPDATE/OPEN: At 9:47 a.m., the Maui Police Department issued a road closure notice for Mile 17.5 of the Hāna Highway on the Hāna side of Keʻanae due to debris on the roadway. Update: As of 1:55 p.m., the section of road is OPEN.
• UPDATE/OPEN: At 11:20 a.m, Maui police reported that Hāna Highway in the area of Waikoloa Road is flooded and impassible. Update: This section of road is now open.
• UPDATE/OPEN: At 11:21 a.m., authorities closed Hāna Highway in the area of Mile 5.5 near the EMI Baseyard due to severe weather. Update: This section of road is now open.