From May 16 to June 21, both lanes on sections of Makawao Avenue will be closed over the weekends for roadwork.

The Maui County Department of Public Works is advising drivers and pedestrians to expect delays and follow traffic-control personnel, posted signs and detours.

The closures will be from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6:30 p.m. Sunday in certain areas with access for local traffic only.

Weekend construction dates and areas include Lāʻie Drive to Alana Place on May 16-17; Alana Place to Poalima Place on May 30-31; Poalima Place to Kealaloa Avenue on June 6-7, Kealaloa Avenue to Makani Road on June 13-14, and Lāʻie Drive to Makani Road on June 20-21.

There will not be a closure for the Memorial Day weekend May 23-24.

The closures are part of a bigger project upgrading approximately 1.8 miles of Makawao Avenue from Apana Road to Ai Street. Ongoing weekday construction from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. will continue with single-lane closures in work zones.

The project started in October and is expected to be completed in February 2027.

Improvements include pavement reconstruction, sidewalk, curb and drainage upgrades, guardrail replacement and new striping and signage.