HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR050119DPWTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREKS. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mT MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2019
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
LYLE TABATA, DEPUTY COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4996
Fax (808) 241-6604
Construction work on Rice Street ongoing through January 2020
LIHU'E — The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are
announcing that Rice Street construction for the Lllu'e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization
project is ongoing through January 2020. Two-way traffic will be maintained through all phases
of construction.
The current construction on Rice Street is Phase 1A, between Haleko Road and Kalena
Street, eastbound, on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., through July 30, 2019, weather
pending. The scope of work for Rice Street Phase 1A construction consists of demolition and
construction of road, sidewalk, driveways, and landscaping.
Dates of construction for future phases of the project are as follows, weather pending:
• Rice Street Phase 1 B: Rice Street, between Kalena Street to Ho`olako Street,
eastbound, July 15 to Sept. 15;
• Rice Street Phase 1 C: Rice Street, between Ho'olako Street to Kalena Street,
westbound, Sept. 15 to Nov. 15; and
• Rice Street Phase 1 D: Rice Street, between Kalena Street to Haleko Road, westbound,
Nov. 15 to Jan. 15, 2020.
Work on Rice Street between Haleko Road and Ho`olako Street will continue through the
end of 2019. Additionally, construction continues for the Civic Center to Convention Hall shared
use path and Eiwa Street between Hardy Street and Rice Street.
Motorists are encouraged to allow for extra travel time when driving near the work areas,
use alternate routes, and to observe and follow all construction traffic controls. Please exercise
caution when commuting through the work areas.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Milissa Ceria at 808-840-3282 or
visit www.revitalizelihuetown.com. The project website will also include construction schedule
updates.
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