HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210729DPW2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: July 29, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Puhi Ditch Bridge closed until further notice
KAPAHI – Puhi Ditch Bridge in Kapahi will be closed until further notice to all vehicular traffic
effective today, July 29, due to safety concerns.
“We thank the public for your patience as we close this bridge until further notice to avoid any
potential collapse that could occur if continued to be used,” said Acting County Engineer Troy Tanigawa.
“Yesterday, an inspection was conducted by the County’s consultant structural engineer who
recommended immediate closure.”
Temporary signage will be installed this afternoon at the bridge.
All traffic in the upper Kapahi area will be directed to Kahuna Road. It should be noted that
Akulikuli Bridge #2 on Kahuna Road has a load limit of 3.5 tons.
Puhi Ditch Bridge is located on Kawaihau Road just south of the intersection with Waiakea Road
in Kapahi. The load rating for Puhi Ditch Bridge was downgraded to limit traffic to 3.5 tons in September
2020.
For questions and comments, contact Donald Fujimoto at 241-4882 or via email at
dfujimoto@kauai.gov.
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