John G. Varel, the owner of the Waihe’e Valley Plantation, closed a gate at the entrance of his property – a road that has been used to access swinging bridges.  Members of the Kamaunu ‘ohana say that they have used a road near that since prior to 1892, giving them the right to access.

Swinging Bridges in Waihe'e

Wailuku Water has also closed off access. 

Read more about the Kamaunu ‘ohana’s attempts to open access at Maui Now