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Update: 1:45 p.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Rocks have been removed along Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) at mile post marker 33 near Honolua Stream. Other areas of the highway are also clear, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.

Update: 12:44 p.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Emergency management reported continued road closures on South Kīhei Road at Kaonoulu Road and at Kūlanihākoʻi Street, as well as a road closure in South Maui from mile marker 16 of Piʻilani Highway in Kēōkea to mile marker 40 of Hāna Highway near Hāmoa.

Update: 11:50 a.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Crews from the state Department of Transportation report that a tree that was down along North Kīhei Road in the Sugar Beach area has since been cleared and the road is now open.

Update: 11:01 a.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Emergency management reported continued road closures on South Kīhei Road at Kaonoulu Road and at Kūlanihākoʻi  Street, as well as a road closure in South Maui from mile marker 16 of Piʻilani Hwy in Kēōkea to mile marker 40 of Hāna Highway near Hāmoa.

Update: 9:53 a.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Crews are responding to remove rocks along Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) at mile post marker 33 near Honolua Stream. The road is passable but caution is advised. A crew from the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is responding.

Update: 9:24 a.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Crews have closed the Piʻilani Highway at Mile 16 to Mile 40 of the Hāna Highway due to impacts from today’s severe weather.

Update: 8:19 a.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Maui police issued an update saying the roadway is now open in both directions at North Kīhei and South Kīhei roads.

Update: 7:46 a.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Multiple road closures are in effect due to impacts from inclement weather that has resulted in flooding and debris on the roadways. Maui County communications indicate that South Kīhei Road remains closed at multiple locations, including at Kaonoulu Road.

Motorists are advised of a partial road closure on Dairy Road. The westbound lane is coned off from Haleakalā Highway.

Maui police report that Wailuku bound traffic is being diverted down Kūihelani Highway due to impacts of inclement weather. Also, Oluea and Kūlanihākoʻi are closed down to South Kīhei Road, due to heavy flooding.

Hawaiian Electric Company reports that power has been restored to traffic signals at the Kūihelani / Honoapiʻilani intersection. The lights were without power earlier this morning.

Update: 6:26 a.m., Jan. 9, 2024

Local law enforcement reported road closure on South Kīhei Road in both directions near Kaonoulu Street due to heavy rain and flooding.

South Kīhei Road is also closed at: 851 South Kīhei Road at the entrance to Paradise Gardens; at the bridge by the Old Suda store in both directions; and partially closed at Kūlanihākoʻi (south-bound lane is open) due to severe weather impacts.

The Maui Police Department reports that North Kīhei Road between Honoapiʻilani Highway and South Kīhei Road is also closed due to a downed tree.