Rains resulting flooding, flashing lights at some Maui intersections

Update: 5:45 p.m., Jan. 16, 2024

South Kīhei Road at Kaonoulu is now open.

Update: 10:13 a.m., Jan. 16, 2024

The Piʻilani Highway in Kaupō is closed from Mile 19 to Mile 21 due to flooding.

Update: 8:33 a.m., Jan. 16, 2024

As of 8:33 a.m., Maui police have closed South Kīhei Road from North Kīhei Road to Kūlanihākoʻi Street due to flooding at multiple intersections. Motorists should avoid the area.

At 8:01 a.m., Maui police issued a road closure notice saying Hāna at Hanakai is closed due to heavy flooding.

At 7:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, the state Department of Transportation reported that traffic signals are flashing at:

• Hāna Highway and Baldwin Ave., (back in service as of 7:31 a.m.)
• Honoapiʻilani Hwy. and Hoʻohui Rd., (back in service as of 11:57 a.m.)
• Hāna Hwy. and Hoʻokele St. (back in service as of 11:57 a.m.)

Motorists should treat the flashing signals as an all-way stop. Technicians are responding.

There are also reports of flooding on roadways. Motorists should drive with caution.

*Check back for updates, which will be posted as they become available.

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Earlier this morning, police closed South Kīhei Road between Kaonoulu Street and Ohukai in South Maui due to heavy flooding on the roadway. The closure went into effect at 7:26 a.m. The west-bound lanes of South Kīhei Road are also closed at Kūlanihākoʻi Street due to heavy flooding in the area.

At 8:28 a.m, Maui police also announced the closure of South Kīhei Road (73 S. Kīhei Road) in the area of Uwapo Street due to flooding.