In March 2026, a powerful Kona low storm damaged South Kīhei Road near Kama‘ole II Beach Park in Kīhei, creating urgent repair needs in a heavily traveled area. The storm impacted roadway, drainage, waterline and other County infrastructure systems.
The County of Maui is expediting a coordinated, multi-department repair project, with crews actively working to restore the area safely and strengthen infrastructure for long-term resilience. The project includes roadway repairs, drainage improvements, slope and site stabilization, waterline restoration, paving and final site restoration. Completion is slated for fall 2026. Updates on our progress will be shared on this webpage.
Businesses and restaurants in the area remain open during the repair work and continue to welcome residents and visitors.
Installation of stormwater piping
Installation of road embankment
Installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk
Installation of roadway pavement/striping
Final installations, cleanup and demobilization
Project schedule subject to change
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Ongoing
Upcoming work
In March 2026, two Kona storms brought heavy rains and flooding that impacted communities across the State of Hawai‘i. The County of Maui is continuing to work alongside partner agencies and organizations to support response and recovery efforts. The information below is intended to help residents and businesses access available resources and report storm-related impacts.
Crews have restored the park area with sand, completed the curb, gutter and sidewalk concrete work, and finished the road base. Paving is scheduled for Aug. 4 and 5, followed by final site restoration. Originally scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the project is now anticipated to be completed by Aug. 14.
Significant progress was made this week, including restoring the park area with sand and completing the curb and gutter concrete work. Next week, crews will begin forming the sidewalk and finishing the road base, with paving scheduled for Aug. 5. The project is now anticipated to be completed ahead of schedule by Aug. 14.
Crews continued important offsite work installing rock for the roadway embankment. The embankment work is anticipated to be largely completed next week.
Crews continued important offsite work processing rock for the roadway embankment. The material is scheduled to be installed onsite next week, with more visible progress expected by next Friday.
The contractor completed the installation of the catch basin and reinforced concrete piping for the storm drain system that was damaged during the storms.
County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) made quick work of waterline repairs on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in a multidepartment project to repair a Kona storm sinkhole near Kamaʻole II Beach Park in Kīhei that damaged several County systems. View video
Kama‘ole Beach Park II is closed during construction, including the parking lot and park amenities such as restrooms, showers, rinse station, picnic tables and grills, etc. For any questions, please contact the County Department of Parks and Recreation South District at (808) 891-4951.
While the park is closed, residents and visitors may use the north access point to get to the beach. Shoreline access is welcome.
Q. How long will it take to finish repairs?
A. The project is expected to be completed in approximately three months, from the start of construction on June 1, 2026, to final installations, cleanup and demobilization in late August.
Q. What work was done prior to the start of construction?
A. Following the Kona storms in March, time was needed to develop a project design that protected against recurring failures during future storms. The sensitivity of the shoreline area added to the complexity of the project design. Following project design, a construction contractor was procured through a competitive bidding process.
Q. Why did construction appear to stop for a time in late June/early July?
A. As part of the installation of road embankment, the contractor filled Kyowa bags and marine mattresses off-site during that time. They then brought those materials for placement onsite and completed that installation in less than a week.
Q. What is being done for businesses located in the area of the sinkhole repair?
A. The Office of Recovery has aided in providing awareness to the public that businesses in the area are open during construction with signage near detours and other strategically positioned areas, as well as radio ads. In addition, the County through the Office of Recovery is offering rental assistance for the duration of construction for eligible businesses in the detour-impacted area. For more information on that program, see the Kona storms rental assistance page.
The County of Maui welcomes your questions and feedback to help guide our efforts in serving the community.
For Maui Recovery related questions: support@mauirecovers.org or fill out form
For Media inquiries: communications@mauicounty.gov
Questions for Mayor Richard Bissen on the Maui Wildfire Disaster or Kona Low Storms: mayors.office@mauicounty.gov
Maui Recovers is the official County of Maui website providing residents, businesses, and the community with updated disaster recovery information and support resources.
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