HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR110218DPWBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 2, 2018
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
LYLE TABATA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4996
Fax (808) 241-6604
Portion of northbound lane of Kuhio Highway in vicinity of Leho Drive
closed until further notice to repair damaged sewer line
WAILUA — The public is advised that a portion of the outer northbound lane of Kuhio
Highway — at the north junction of Leho Drive near the Hilton Garden Inn — will be closed until
further notice as crews work to repair a damaged sewer line.
Motorists should expect severe traffic delays and adjust their travel times as needed.
Hawaii Department of Transportation contra -flow on Kuhio Highway will end at the
normal time in order to facilitate northbound traffic for today's afternoon commuters.
The Wastewater Management Division is currently working on addressing the blockage
that occurred Thursday evening. Contractors anticipate work to continue through at least
Saturday evening.
Officials are asking the public to avoid this area if possible. Updates will be given as new
information is available.
Anyone with questions can contact Donn Kakuda with the Department of Public Works
at 241-4084 or via email at Dkakuda(a)-kauaigov.