Update: Parts of Makawao Ave. to be closed on weekends until March 22, 2026

Update — DPW delays Makawao Avenue weekend closure due to potential for rain

A County of Maui Department of Public Works reconstruction project that was scheduled to close both lanes on portions of Makawao Avenue, is being delayed to start Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, due to the potential for rain this weekend.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu is forecasting potential localized flooding and isolated thunderstorms across the state through the weekend.

The weekend closures on portions of Makawao Avenue are scheduled to continue through Sunday, March 22, 2026. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to expect delays and adhere to all traffic-control personnel, signs and detours.

The Makawao Avenue Reconstruction project is upgrading sections of approximately 1.8 miles from Apana Road to Ai Street. Weekend work — from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6:30 p.m. Sunday — will require full road closures in certain areas, with access for local traffic only.

Weekend construction dates and areas include (subject to change):

• Feb. 28-March 1: Apana Road to West Laie Drive
• March 7-8: West Laie Drive to East Laie Drive
• March 14-15: West Laie Drive to East Laie Drive
• March 21-22: Apana Road to East Laie Drive

Ongoing weekday construction — from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — has been closing single lanes in active work zones between Apana Road to Ai Street.

The DPW project started in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in February 2027. Improvements include pavement reconstruction, sidewalk, curb and drainage upgrades, guardrail replacement, and new striping and signage.

For general DPW information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/publicworks.

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A County of Maui Department of Public Works reconstruction project will close both lanes on portions of Makawao Avenue during weekends, starting this Saturday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, March 15, 2026. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to expect delays and adhere to all traffic-control personnel, signs and detours.

The Makawao Avenue Reconstruction project is upgrading sections of approximately 1.8 miles from Apana Road to Ai Street. Weekend work — from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6:30 p.m. Sunday — will require full road closures in certain areas, with access for local traffic only.

Weekend construction dates and areas include (subject to change):

• Feb. 21-22: Apana Road to West Lāʻie Drive
• Feb. 28-March 1: West Lāʻie Drive to East Lāʻie Drive
• March 7-8: West Laie Drive to East Lāʻie Drive
• March 14-15: Apana Road to East Lāʻie Drive

Ongoing weekday construction — from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — has been closing single lanes in active work zones between Apana Road to Ai Street.

The DPW project started in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in February 2027. Improvements include pavement reconstruction, sidewalk, curb and drainage upgrades, guardrail replacement, and new striping and signage.

For general DPW information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/publicworks.