HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210914DPWDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 14, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Construction of Kawaihau-Hau‘a‘ala-Mailihuna Complete Street and Safety
Improvements Project begins this week; lane closures scheduled early
October
KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that
construction of the Kawaihau-Hau‘a‘ala-Mailihuna Complete Street and Safety Improvements Project
begins this week, on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This week the contractor will be setting up their
baseyard and mobilizing equipment. Lane closures are scheduled to start in early October. Additional
press releases will be provided with detailed road closure information, once scheduled.
The main scope of work consists of constructing a new peanut-shaped roundabout at the 5-way
intersection of Kawaihau Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Mailihuna Road. Additional improvements include
new concrete sidewalks fronting Kapa‘a Elementary School, Kapa‘a High School and St. Catherine School,
new bus shelters, concrete medians along Kawaihau Road, intersection modifications, pavement
widening, flashing beacons at crosswalks, and other incidental work. Construction of the project is
expected through late 2022.
All road users should exercise caution when traveling through the work area. Should you have
any questions or concerns, please contact Marie Poynter of Grace Pacific, LLC. at (808) 699-4654.
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