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BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 14, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
5:15 p.m. UPDATE: Kuhio Highway in Waikoko and Wainhia to remain closed in
both directions throughout tonight
Both lanes of Kuhio Highway in Waikoko and Wainiha will remain closed in both
directions throughout Saturday night following three landslides that occurred in the area at
approximately 2 p.m.
State Department of Transportation crews were working to clear the landslide but heavy
rains and hazardous conditions forced the crews to stop work.
Crews will reassess the situation Sunday morning.
No injuries were reported.
Kuhio Highway also remains closed in the vicinity of H5'ena Beach Park and the Dry
Cave due to rushing waters. A "Road Flooded" sign and cones have been posted in the area.
The Kaua'i Police Department is advising motorists to avoid the area if at all possible.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the island of Kauai. A Flash Flood Watch
means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.
For updates on road conditions and closures, please call 241-1725. Please do not call
Kauai police 911 unless you have an emergency.
For weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 245-
6001, or visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hawaii.
To sign up for Blackboard Connect, the county's emergency notification service, please
go to the county's website, www.kauai.gov/KEMA, or call the Kauai Emergency Management
Agency at 241-1800.