#South Kihei Road
Transportation updates on infrastructure for highways, harbors and airports following Hurricane Lowell
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is reporting progress to restore transportation infrastructure following the impacts of Hurricane Lowell.
Maui County temporary service sites to close as threats from Lowell diminish
The County of Maui will close two temporary service sites at 5 p.m., Sept. 8, 2026, in West Maui and in Central Maui after the National Weather Service (NWS) Flood Watch tied to Hurricane Lowell expired this afternoon, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
County opens temporary service sites in West, Central Maui due to Hurricane Lowell coastal flooding
The County of Maui opened two temporary service sites at 8 a.m., Sept. 8, 2026, in West Maui and in Central Maui for anyone impacted by Hurricane Lowell road closures due to coastal flooding.
Utility work along S. Kīhei Road to impact traffic Aug. 6 to 8
The work involves the installation of new poles and power lines using bucket trucks due to Kona Low storm damages in March.
Park Maui launches with free parking and priority access for kamaʻāina at select Kamaʻole beach parks
Park Maui, a parking program to prioritize Hawai‘i residents, will launch in Kīhei at Kama‘ole Beach Parks I and III (paved lots only) starting Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Six people injured in balcony collapse at condo in Kīhei
Six people were injured when a balcony collapsed from a second story unit at a Kīhei condominium on Sunday afternoon. Four men and two women, ranging in age from 34-53 were injured in the incident.
Section of South Kīhei Road in North Kīhei reopens after storm-repair work
Storm-related repairs on a section of South Kīhei Road in North Kīhei were completed ahead of schedule, allowing the stretch between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street to reopen Wednesday, June 10, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works (DPW).
South Maui Informational Community Meeting to offer updates on Kona Low storm recovery efforts, May 27
Residents and business owners are invited to attend an informational community meeting on the Kona Low storm recovery efforts on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm Center, Council Member Tom Cook announced.
Storm repair work temporarily paused on section of South Kīhei Road; Daytime closures resume May 28
Storm repair work is temporarily paused on South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street pending the delivery of materials, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works Highways Division.
Closure to begin half-hour later for section of South Kīhei Road undergoing storm repair
Starting today, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the closure of South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street will begin a half-hour later at 7:30 a.m. to better accommodate morning traffic, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works.
Closure revised for section of South Kīhei Road undergoing storm repair work
Following significant progress in storm repair work while South Kīhei Road was closed between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street since last week, the County Department of Public Works (DPW) Highways Division is planning to open both lanes of South Kīhei Road during nonworking hours.
Portion of South Kīhei Road to be closed for Kona storm repairs starting Wednesday
South Kīhei Road will be closed between North Kīhei Road and Ohukai Road starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, and continuing through April 15, 2026, to repair damage from recent kona storms, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works.
Nighttime single lane closure on Piʻilani Highway
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is advising highway users that the right northbound lane on Piʻilani Highway (Route 31) near East Waipuʻilani Road will be closed for night work. One lane will remain open for through traffic. This closure is several miles north of the section of South Kῑhei Road that remains closed following the kona low pressure system.
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…
Shoulder along Piʻilani Highway to be closed for new intersection work starting Jan. 12
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising highway users that the mauka shoulder along Piʻilani Highway across East Waipuʻilani Road will be closed 24/7 beginning Monday, Jan. 12.
Update/Rescheduled: night work-water service outage in Kīhei Oct. 21-22
Night repair work is planned in Kīhei, resulting in a water service outage from 10 p.m. on Oct. 21 to 3 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2025.
Investigation launched after Maui man seeks medical attention for gunshot wound
At approximately 3:53 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, a 50-year-old Kahului man drove himself to the Kīhei Medic Quarters located off South Kīhei Road and reported that he had been shot.
South Kīhei Road reopens following coastal flood repairs; additional temporary closure set for Aug. 19
South Kīhei Road was reopened to all north and south bound traffic from North Kīhei Road to Ohukai Road today, Aug. 14, 2025, after being closed last Friday due to coastal flooding, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works (DPW).
Coastal flooding forces partial closure of South Kīhei Road in southbound direction
Coastal flooding undermined a portion of South Kīhei Road, forcing the southbound lane to close between Uwapo and Ohukai on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. The northbound lane remained open at last report.
Up to $25,000 reward offered for information leading to ID and apprehension of suspect in Kīhei armed robbery
A reward of up to $25,000 is now being offered for information that leads to the identification and apprehension of the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at around 9:12 a.m., at the Bank of Hawaiʻi on South Kīhei Road.