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Road closure updates: https://tinyurl.com/487vhcsn
Multiple road closures are in effect due to severe weather caused by brush fires, strong winds and downed utility poles.
Updates are posted below:
Honoapiʻilani Highway closed between Papalaua and Lahainaluna Road
Update: 2:02 p.m., Aug. 8, 2023
Honoapiʻilani Highway is closed in Lahaiana between Papalaua and Lahainaluna Road.
Lahainaluna Road now open
Update: 12:38 p.m, Aug. 8, 2023
Lahainaluna Road is now OPEN as of 12:38 p.m. It was closed earlier due to a brush fire in West Maui, which is now 100% contained.
Kekaulike Ave. downed tree just below crater turn off
Update: 12:13 p.m., Aug. 8, 2023
We have reports of a large tree down on Kekaulike Ave. just below the Crater turn-off. The tree is blocking the road.
Downed electric poles on Honoapiʻilani between Aholo and Hōkiokio
Update: 8:17 a.m., Aug. 8, 2023
Honoapiʻilani Highway is closed between Aholo Rd. and Hōkiokio Road due to downed MECO poles.
West Maui road closure due to fire near Lahainaluna Road
Update: 7:01 a.m., Aug. 8, 2023
Lahainaluna Road is closed from the Lahaina Bypass to Kuialua Street due to a brush fire in West Maui. That fire is also being fueled by strong winds.
MECO power poles on road – Honoapiilani between Front St and Hōkiokio Rd
Update: 6:20 a.m., Aug. 8, 2023
ROAD CLOSURE: Honoapiʻilani Highway between Front Street and Hōkiokio Road due to down MECO poles on the road.
Haleakalā Highway closed
(3:13 a.m., Aug. 8, 2023)
Haleakalā Highway (377) is closed between Kula Highway and Lower Kimo Drive due to a brush fire reported overnight. Police have also closed Kealaloa Road from Hanamu Road to the Haleakalā Highway (377) due to ongoing firefighting efforts.
Original source: https://mauinow.com/2023/08/08/maui-road-closures-due-to-severe-weather-fires/