Summer roadwork season on Kauai is in full swing

Sean Ahearn

Several lane closures are scheduled, including a nightly, single-lane closure for emergency deck repairs on the Kuhio Highway Bryan J. Baptiste Memorial Bridge over the Wailua River.

Based on Hawai‘i Department of Transportation information, the following lanes will be closed around the island:

Hanalei
• A nightly, full closure of Kuhio Highway between Hanalei Plantation Road and Ohiki Road starts on Tuesday, June 27, from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for the Hanalei Bridge Repair Project. Roadwork is scheduled every week thereafter, Sunday evenings through Friday mornings, for six months.

Kilauea
• A right-lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction, for grass cutting, between mile markers 23 and 26, in the vicinity of Kuawa Road and the Princeville Airport, from Monday through Friday, June 26 to 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Kealia
• A single lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction for reconstruction and paving in the vicinity of Mailihuna Road and Aliomanu Road, through Friday, June 30, from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Wailua
• A nightly, single-lane closure of Kuhio Highway is scheduled for emergency deck repairs between the southern point of the Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Memorial Bridge and Kuamo‘o Road. This closure is from Monday to Friday, June 26 to 30, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• A right-shoulder closure and narrowed lanes of Kuhio Highway are possible in the southbound direction between mile markers 5.7 and 6.7 in the vicinity of Leho Drive and the Kapa‘a bypass, for the Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements
• A single lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction for guardrail installation and striping, between mile 5.9 and 6.6, in the vicinity of Kuamo‘o Road and the Kapa‘a bypass, from Monday to Friday, June 26 to 30, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;
• Nightly, two-lane closures of Kuhio Highway are possible in either direction between mile markers 5.9 and 6.6, in the vicinity of Kuamo‘o Road and the Kapa‘a bypass. This is" through Friday, June 30, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for lane smoothness grinding and striping layout of the Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements. Traffic will alternate in both directions through one open lane

Lihu‘e
• A right-lane closure on Nawiliwili Road in the westbound direction is possible for grass cutting, between mile markers 0 and 2, in the vicinity of Kukui Grove Street and Wa‘apa Road, from Monday through Friday, June 26 to 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• A right lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in the southbound direction for tree trimming between mile markers 0 and 1.2, in the vicinity of Rice Street and Kapaia Road, beginning Monday, June 26, through Friday, June 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• A right-lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in the northbound direction for guardrail repairs between mile markers 1 and 2.5, in the vicinity of Laukini Road and Kapule Highway, on Tuesday, June 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• A right-lane closure on Kuhio Hwy is possible in the southbound direction for grass cutting between mile markers 2.6 and 5, in the vicinity of Kapule Highway and Leho Drive, from Monday through Friday, June 26 to 30, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
• A right-lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in the northbound direction for utility work between mile markers 4.7 and 5.6, in the vicinity of South and North Leho Drive, from Monday to Wednesday, June 26 to 28, from noon to 3 p.m.
• An alternating lane shift on Kapule Highway is possible in either direction for routine bridge inspections at Hanama‘ulu bridge, in the vicinity of Hehi Road, on Thursday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kaumakani / Waimea
• A single lane closure on Kaumuali‘i Highway is possible for grass cutting and guardrail clearing, in the westbound direction, between mile markers 19 and 22, in the vicinity of Kaumakani Avenue, on Monday, June 26, through Friday, June 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

‘Ele‘ele
• An alternating lane shift on Halewili Road is possible in either direction at the Wahiawa Stream bridge on Tuesday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for routine bridge inspections.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. 
Please reference the: https:/hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/kauai/ for updates." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hawaii DOT Site for updates.

~

For more local news and Kauai real estate information, contact us at:
Sean Ahearn & Jim Karlovsky
[email protected]
(800) 808-6373

WORK WITH US

Our team of professionals is among the most active, experienced and respected on the island of Kauai. We’d value the opportunity to work with you on your purchase or sale of Kauai real estate. Please reach out any anytime with comments, questions, suggestions or concerns. Mahalo – The Team

Contact Us

Follow Me On Instagram