Emergency road repairs underway following heavy rains, flooding in Kīhei, Maui

Emergency roadway repairs are being conducted over the next few days on South Kīhei Road from Ohukai Road to Maui Bay Villas, following heavy rains earlier this week. The area is temporarily closed to motorists, with the exception of local traffic.

South Kīhei Road traffic detours go up Ohukai Road to Pi’ilani Highway and back down via Waipuilani Road.

Floodwaters from the Jan. 16, 2024, rain event washed out a waterline near the 500 block of South Kīhei Road and undermined and destroyed part of the roadway, according to a County of Maui update.

Department of Water Supply is making emergency repairs to the water main, and Department of Public Works is securing the damaged road.

Also in South Maui, Kaonoulu Street – from Alulike Street to South Kīhei Road – remains closed from mud and debris. On Wednesday afternoon, Public Works said the road will be cleared once rain subsides, the County reports.

A portion of South Kīhei Road impacted by flooding, just before Uwapo Road, was reopened on Wednesday afternoon.