#East Maui road closure
Kona low brings 10″ of rain at Keʻanae in East Maui; flooding results in impassable roads
Nearly 10 inches of rain – the highest rainfall total in the state – was recorded in United States Geological Survey’s rain gauge near Keʻanae in a 24-hour period ending at 1 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2023.
Roadway at Alelele Point in East Maui reopens after emergency rock removal work
The County of Maui’s roadway along rural Alelele Point in East Maui was reopened Tuesday, after the completion of infrastructure reinstallation that followed emergency slope scaling and rock debris removal.
Emergency slope scaling begins at Alelele Point in East Maui
Emergency slope scaling and rock debris removal started Sunday, June 11, at the rural Alelele Point area of East Maui. Nearly a one mile stretch of road has been closed following a rockfall on April 28, and a subsequent assessment in which officials deemed the area unsafe on May 10. About 150 cubic yards of […]
Community meetings on Alelele rockfall project in East Maui draw 100+ residents
More than 100 people attended community meetings held over the weekend in Kīpahulu, Hāna and Kaupō, to hear updates on the Alelele Point rockfall project. “It’s important to go directly to impacted communities who are experiencing hardship, provide an update and make ourselves available to help with questions and address concerns,” said Mayor Richard Bissen […]
Rock scaling mobilization begins in East Maui for $1.5M Alelele project
The contractor selected to complete emergency slope stabilization and repair work at remote Alelele Point area near Kīpahulu in East Maui began mobilizing this week by bringing in materials and equipment.
Road closure: Hāna area of Piʻilani Highway due to flooding, landslide
Maui police have closed the Piʻilani Highway in the Hāna area of East Maui due to flooding and landslides. The Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) is closed at Mile 19 and Mile 36. Motorists should use alternate routes. The closure went into effect at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022.
