Maui traffic advisories: Multiple road closed due to flooding, sinkhole in Lahaina

Heavy rain and flash flooding are ongoing. Visitors should avoid Lahaina until further notice. Access in East Maui remains limited to local traffic and the Road to Hāna is not currently accessible to visitors. Both districts of Haleakalā National Park, Waiʻānapanapa State Park, and ʻĪao Valley State Monument remain closed. Evacuation warnings remain in effect for parts of Lahaina, ʻĪao Valley and Kīhei. Visitors in these areas should monitor conditions closely and follow guidance from local officials. 

Below is an ongoing list of traffic advisories:

(7:18 p.m., March 21, 2026): E Waikō Rd/Waiʻale is closed – with traffic being diverted up to Honoapiʻilani Hwy due to Kūihelani Hwy being closed.

(7:07 p.m., March 21, 2026): Kūihelani Hwy is closed in both directions between Maui Lani Pkwy and Honoapiʻilani Hwy due to fast moving water.

(7:03 p.m., March 21, 2026): Honoapiʻilani Hwy is now open on the “Pali” section of the road from Māʻalaea Boat Harbor. It was closed earlier to Lahaina bound traffic only. The area is now open in both directions.

(7 p.m., March 21, 2026): Honoapiʻilani Hwy is closed to north bound traffic from the area of DT Fleming due to landslides. Please be advised cones have been placed on the northbound lane where the landslides are. Drive with caution in the area.

(6:21 p.m., March 21, 2026): Keawe Street in Lahaina is currently open both ways; however, please drive with caution due to mud and sediment from earlier.

(5:12 p.m., March 21, 2026): Traffic signal is dark at the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kuikahi Drive. An electrician is en route. Please treat as a four way stop.

(4:40 p.m., March 21, 2026) Road Closure ʻĪao Valley Rd is closed at 220 Iao Valley Rd due to the river flowing across.

(4:29 p.m., March 21, 2026) Honoapiʻilani Hwy is closed to Lahaina bound traffic only from Māʻalaea Boat Harbor (Old Buzz’s Wharf).

(4:25 p.m, March 21, 2026) Honoapiʻilani Hwy closed between Hōkiokio and Kai Hele Kū St. due to flooding. Traffic is being diverted in the area of Olowalu dump, onto the old debris removal road then the bypass due to flooding.

(4:15 p.m., March 21, 2026) Road Closure Honoapiilani Hwy closed between Hōkiokio and Kai Hele Kū St. due to flooding.

(4:12 p.m., March 21, 2026) Kahekili Hwy is closed between Makaʻala Dr. and Waiehu Beach Rd. due to flooding.

(3:54 p.m., March 21, 2026) A large sinkhole has been reported at the intersection of Liloa Street and Laʻalo Street in the Kilawea subdivision in Lahaina. The intersection is currently closed. Avoid the area.

(3:40 p.m., March 21, 2026) Puʻunēnē Ave./ W. Kauaʻi St. in Kahului is closed due to flooding.

(3:38 p.m., March 21, 2026) Puʻunēnē Ave,/ Hololea St. in Kahului is closed due to flooding.

(3:35 p.m, March 21, 2026) Wākea Ave./ Hoʻohana St. in Kahului is closed due to flooding.

(3:29 p.m., March 21, 2026) Hāna Hwy./ Hanakai St. is closed to Hanakai/ Alamaha St. in Kahului due to flooding.

(1:27 p.m., March 21, 2026) Rocks and debris blocking both lanes at MM 33 on Honoapiʻilani Highway in the vicinity of Honolua Bay. A crew is enroute.

(11:56 a.m., March 21, 2026) Keawe St. in Lahaina is currently closed in both directions between Kupuohi St. and Kuhua St. due to flooding.

(11:53 a.m., March 21, 2026) Kahekili Hwy is closed from 2120 Kahekili to Kahakuloa bound traffic due to flooding.

(11:45 a.m., March 21, 2026) Kapunakea St./ Front St. in Lahaina is closed due to flooding.

(11:29 a.m., March 21, 2026) Kamehameha V Hwy at Mile Post 7 on Molokaʻi is closed to traffic due to heavy flooding, and debris on roadway.

(10:50 a.m., March 21, 2026) A crew is responding to a report of mud and debris coming onto the road at the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway and Halelo Street, mauka of Kāʻanapali Parkway. A crew is enroute. Please avoid the area as police may close the road.

(7:56 a.m., March 21, 2026) Kamehameha Highway on Molokaʻi is closed between Mile 3 and 4 due to mud and water. A crew is on scene. Avoid the area.

(7:15 a.m., March 21, 2026) Road Closure: East Kuiaha Road is closed between 260 and 360 due to a downed tree.