HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR012021DPWDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 20, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Weight restrictions announced for three bridges in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works announces weight restrictions for three bridges in
Kapa‘a until further notice.
Vehicular traffic mauka (West) of Puhi Ditch Bridge on Kawaihau Road, Akulikuli Bridge #2 on
Kahuna Road, and the Yasutake Bridge located 0.6 miles northeast of Kamalu Road will be restricted to
3.5 tons.
For Yasutake Bridge, all vehicles above 3.5 tons – including emergency vehicles, fire trucks,
utility trucks, and buses – are required to detour via Olohena Road, Pu‘uopae Road, and Opaeka Road.
Access to the upper Kapahi Area above Puhi Ditch Bridge and Akulikuli Bridge #2 for vehicles,
trucks, or equipment above 3.5 tons will require a special permit which will be issued by the Department
of Public Works, Engineering Division. Please contact the Donald Fujimoto at 808-242-4882 or
dfujimoto@kauai.gov to apply for the special permit.
To preserve safety for all motorists, the weight restrictions are mandatory until the bridges can
be repaired. Future updates will be made available to the public.
Anyone with questions or comments may contact Donald Fujimoto at the number and email
above.
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