HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR031718DOPWBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR. WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
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COUNTY OF KAUA`I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2018
LYLE TABATA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4993
Fax (808) 241-6604
Sewage spill reported in the vicinity of Kapaia Bridge on Kuhio Highway
KAPAIA — The Department of Public Works Wastewater Division is conducting work to
alleviate a sewage spill on Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of the Kapaia Bridge.
No closures have been reported, but officials are advising motorists to drive with caution,
as crews are working behind the guardrail in the area.
The spill began at around 4:15 p.m. when a manhole cover overflowed.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has been notified.
The investigation into the cause of the spill is ongoing.
Anyone with questions can contact Jason Kagimoto with the Department of Public
Works at 241-4083 or via email at jkagimoto@kauai.gov.