Kona storm traffic impacts on Maui – Sunday, March 15, 2026

Roadways across Maui remain hazardous due to debris, flooding and limited turnaround space. There are still multiple road closures and traffic advisories in place.

Here is an ongoing list of road closures:

(11:59 a.m., March 15, 2026) Pūlehu Road from Hansen to Ōmaʻopio is now open. Pūlehu Road to Holopuni remains closed.

PULEHU ROAD FROM HANSEN ROAD TO OMAOPIO RD., IS NOW OPEN.

PULEHU ROAD TO HOLOPUNI REMAINS CLOSED.

(11:49 a.m., March 15, 2026) Hansen Road from Pūlehu Road to the old Puʻunēnē Post Office is now open.

(11:48 a.m., March 15, 2026) Lower Kula Road between 2474 Lower Kula Highway and Kula Highway is now open.

(11:41 a.m., March 15, 2026) Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) remains closed in both directions in the area of Nuʻu Landing-Kaupō at Mile 30. In addition to this closure, a portion of the highway has been washed away in the area of Mile 37 at Nuanualoa Gulch.

(11:28 a.m., March 15, 2026) Olinda Road is now open.

(11:40 a.m., March 15, 2026) Piʻilani Highway into Hāna through ʻUlupalakua side is now open.

(10:39 a.m., March 15, 2026) North Kīhei Road is closed due to storm cleanup.

(9:34 a.m., March 15, 2026) Lower Kula Road is open between 1255 Lower Kula Road and Kula Highway.

(9:17 a.m., March 15, 2026) Kahekili Highway from Makaʻala Drive to Waiehu Beach is now open.

(9:15 a.m., March 15, 2026) North Kīhei Road is now open.

(8 a.m., March 15, 2026) Crews from the state Department of Transportation continue to clear trees and debris from North Kīhei Road. North Kīhei Road remains closed between Honoapiʻilani Highway and Piʻilani Highway.

(7:52 a.m., March 15, 2026) Tree down blocking the road at Mile 10 on Hāna Highway in the vicinity of Puohokamoa Falls. A crew is en route.

(7:30 a.m., March 15, 2026) Wākea Avenue is now open between Hina Avenue and Kamehameha Avenue.

(7:08 a.m., March 15, 2026) The following roads along South Kīhei Road remain closed:

• South Kīhei Road  /  Kaonoulu Road
• South Kīhei Road  /   Kūlanihākoʻi Street
• South Kīhei Road  / Kanani Road
• South Kīhei Road /   Alanui Ke Aliʻi 
• South Kīhei Road /  Keonekai Road

(6:59 a.m., March 15, 2026) South Kīhei Road at Auhana, and South Kīhei Road at Līpoa Street are now open.

(6:10 a.m., March 15, 2026) Crater Road (Route 378) remains closed beginning at Mile 2.5 and Kula Highway (Route 37) remains closed from Mile 15 to 17. HDOT will be clearing the trees and mud from the areas this morning.

(2:46 a.m., March 15, 2026) Both lanes of Honoapiʻilani Highway between Kuihelani Highway and Olowalu is now open. There is no longer contraflow in place.