How long will South Kihei Road be closed this time?

2/4/25 #kihei

To close out January, Hawaii was belted with a  strong rain and wind storm, so as usual this meant more mud floods for South Maui. Just like the storm a year ago, parts of South Kihei Road in North Kihei collapsed, and this afternoon (2/4/25) remain closed. County advised: “South Kīhei Road remains closed to the general public from Ohukai Road to Kūlanihākoʻi Street. These areas are open to residential traffic only.”

This segment  closure South of Kaonoulu as far as Kulanihako’i is most difficult for the community,  as there is no way to drive, bicycle or walk south-bound except the 4-lane Pi‘ilani Highway, which is unsafe for walking & cycling.

Looking North from Kaonoulu, we can see the work crew in the South-bound lane where the road surface fell onto the sand (again).

These guys are responsible for all the signs and barriers to close the road

While observing the South Kihei Road situation, we also see the condition of the beach

This spot is the same one that was “rebuilt” one year ago after the road was closed. It took weeks before the road was open between Ohukai and Kaonoulu.

What advice exactly is this sign board supposed to offer?