Iao Valley State Monument will reopen Wednesday after a second phase of work in the wake of severe flooding last year.
The flooding in September 2016 required stabilization work on the slopes of Iao Stream, also known as the Wailuku River.
The Division of State Parks will see how the stabilization work holds up during the coming rainy season, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said by email Friday.
The initial target date to reopen was Dec. 16.
Iao Valley State Monument is among the top attractions on Maui and sees hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The flash flood in 2016 caused millions of dollars of damage to structures and created serious erosion.
Vares Contracting began work in February to remove green waste, concrete debris and railings. Maui Kupono Builders LLC did interim slope stabilization along the now wider river, which now features a revetment of stacked rocks and 300- 400 feet worth of a type of concrete coating to prevent loose material from falling down.
The project cost was $1.8 million.
Changes to the parking lot included re-striping and installation of flexible traffic delineators, as well as installing a green security guardrail fencing for bus areas, and warning signs to keep people from getting too close to the stream’s edge.
Mauna Kea road closed due to high wind warning
The Mauna Kea Summit Road was closed Friday due to a high wind warning.
The closure will remain in effect through the weekend, Hawaii County announced.
The National Weather Service issued the warning through 6 p.m. Sunday, forecasting winds of 45 to 65 mph, with possible gusts over 85 mph.
The winds are the result of a strong low-pressure area approaching the state from the north, the weather service said. The summit of Mauna Loa is also under the warning.
Hikers are advised to stay off both mountains.
