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Kona low weakening; Piʻilani Hwy remains closed between ʻUlupalakua and Nuʻu
Piʻilani Highway remained closed between ʻUlupalakua and Nuʻu on Friday morning after a kona low resulted in heavy rain and flooding in East Maui on Thursday.
Red Cross emergency shelter opened at Eddie Tam Memorial Center in Makawao
Eddie Tam Memorial Center in Makawao will open at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, as an emergency shelter for those stranded by the Piʻilani Highway closure in East Maui.
Maui road closures due to severe weather
The Hāna Highway is closed between mile markers 40 and 41 in the area of Laulima Farms due to flooding. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation was headed out to Mile 21 of the Hāna Highway at around 9:12 a.m. to clear a reported mud/rock slide. Piʻilani Highway in East Maui is closed at mile markers 16, 28, miles 29 to 31 from Kaupō to Nuʻu, and at the bridge at mile 36 due to flooding.
Update: Piʻilani Highway OPEN following brush fire in Kīhei
The Piʻilani Highway is now OPEN. It was closed earlier this afternoon due to a brush fire in Kīhei between the wastewater treatment plant and Monsanto.
Maui weather related outages and road closures
Windy and rainy conditions have resulted in a number of weather related outages and closures across the island. Below is a running list of incidents.
Update: South Kīhei Road, Baldwin Beach Park, Central Maui Landfill remain closed
A portion of South Kīhei Road, Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia and the Central Maui Landfill will remain closed overnight, while officials assess damages from flooding caused by heavy rains that occurred Friday, Jan. 27.
Update/postponed: Nightly closure of Piʻilani Hwy for Kīhei roundabout paving, Jan. 30-Feb. 1
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation today announced the cancellation of the closure on Piʻilani Highway due to weather.
Happening Tonight: Another night closure of Piʻilani Highway starts at 10 p.m., Dec. 21
The state Department of Transportation will conduct another full nighttime closure of the Piʻilani Highway–this time between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue–from 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, through 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
The closure is being done so that workers can complete the permanent striping of the northbound lanes in the Kīhei Roundabout work zone.
Reminder: Full closure of Piʻilani Highway overnight for Kīhei Roundabout work
The full closure of Piʻilani Highway begins tonight (Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022) at 8 p.m., between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue, and continues through 5 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022).
Nighttime closure of Piʻilani Highway for roundabout preparation on Sept. 19, 2022
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation issued a notice today to Maui motorists of a nighttime, full closure of Piʻilani Highway between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue, scheduled from 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.
Fallen utility pole and lines leads to 10 hour closure of Piʻilani Highway
“A number of factors contribute to the repair time. In this case, we had to bring in a contractor to help plant the new pole as the ground was rock and special equipment was needed,” according to a Hawaiian Telcom spokesperson.
Highway closed at Mile 39 in Kīpahulu for two months
Piʻilani/Hāna Highway is closed at Mile 39 in Kīpahulu at the Kukuiula Bridge. Repairs began at 2 p.m. today at the location, and are expected to last for two months.
Piʻilani Highway full closure overnight for roundabout construction
Nighttime, full closure of Piʻilani Highway between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue from 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, through 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, to reset the traffic control for the Kīhei Roundabout construction. Motorists, including first responders, will be detoured to South Kīhei Road as an alternate route during the full closure.
Piʻilani Highway closure and speed limit reduction for roundabout construction
Highway closures and speed reductions on the Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei are planned in conjunction with roundabout construction.
Piʻilani Highway still impassable between Kaupō and Kīpahulu, Mile 35.5-37
As of late Wednesday afternoon, a 1.5 mile stretch of highway remained closed from mile 35.5 in Kaupō to mile 37 in Kīpahulu.
Piʻilani Highway roundabout at Kūlanihākoʻi to proceed
Construction of the roundabout will proceed in three phases and estimated completion is January 2023. The roundabout will be fully operational after completion of the second phase in November.
Multi-Agency Teams Evaluate Maui Property Damage from “Kona Low” Storm
Teams organized by the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency were scheduled to inspect at least seven sites on Maui on Monday, including damage to the Pi’ilani Highway and the Kula State Forest Reserve.
Maui Public Advised to Prepare for Flooding; Excessive Rain Expected Into Monday
“As this unstable system continues to deliver large amounts of rain to Maui County, please prepare your household before flooding begins,” said Maui Mayor Michael Victorino. “If you are in a flood prone area, take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of you and your family.”
Investigation into Nine Separate Fires in Kahikinui
Fire officials say crews were initially called to reports of nine separate fires between miles 23 and 27 along the Piʻilani Highway just before midnight (at 11:58 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020). Maui Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro said all but three are 100% contained.
Maui Fire Crews Continue to Battle Brush Fire in Kahikinui
Maui fire crews remain on the scene of a brush fire in the remote Kahikinui area of Maui that forced evacuations overnight and a road closure. The Piʻilani Highway from Mile 22 to 28 remained closed this morning while crews continue firefighting efforts.