The Road to Hana has a traffic problem, and it isn’t new. What is new: Maui County and the state have spent the last five years installing no-parking signs, levying fines, and debating a reservation system for the entire highway. If you last drove this road before 2021, the rules have changed significantly.
I’ve been covering Hana Highway for over two decades. The pandemic era brought a strange lull followed by a flood of visitors that overwhelmed every pulloff and trailhead along the route. The county responded with enforcement. Here’s where things stand right now and how to plan your drive in 2026.
