Last Saturday, August 9, Maui's South Kihei Road faced a full shutdown from North Kihei Road to Ohukai Road, as another bout of coastal flooding raised significant safety concerns. The County of Maui Department of Public Works (DPW) made the call, allowing only local traffic through the area. A statement from the department affirmed that "the full closure of South Kihei Road from North Kihei Road to Ohukai Road" was necessary due to the flooding, as mentioned on the Maui County website.
As water levels crested the usual boundaries, alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Honolulu detailed a coastal flood statement that would remain in effect through Sunday night. Accompanying the flood statement, a High Surf Advisory stands for all south-facing shores and is to last through 6 a.m. Monday, forecasting challenges for both residents and travelers.
Those looking for updates or general information about DPW's response to the coastal flooding and road closures can visit their official site. A detailed notice about the closure and safety advisories can be found on their Civic Alerts page.
