HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230111DPW.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 11, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Lane closure for sections of Kapa‘a scheduled from Jan. 17 to Jan. 21
KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion
of Kawaihau Road and Pelehu Road will be closed from Jan. 17 to Jan. 21, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The one-lane closure and detours for Pelehu Road and Kawaihau Road is necessary for clearing
and grubbing, roadway excavation, sidewalk construction, and roadway construction. Please note that
Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shift and road narrowing.
Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays. Please exercise caution and drive
slowly when commuting though the work area.
Please note that Pelehu Road will be closed from Kawaihau Road to Nunu Road. Traffic is limited
for residents in the closed roadway area. “Local traffic only” signs will be installed to inform motorists.
For motorists who are either on or using Pelehu Road to get onto Kawaihau Road, Nunu Road will
be used as a detour. Additionally, barriers will also be installed that restrict traffic onto Pelehu Road as
you turn in from Kawaihau Road.
The project aims to construct a peanut-shaped roundabout, sidewalks, paved shoulders, and
various other roadway improvements to help improve the safety and operations of the 5-way intersection
of these three roads and for people using multiple modes to travel efficiently and safely through Kawaihau
Road, Hau'a'ala Road, and Mailihuna Road located in Kapaʻa. This area contains St. Catherine's
School/Church, Kapaʻa High School, Kapaʻa Elementary School, Mahelona Hospital, and Gore Park.
The project has an estimated completion date of July 2023.
Dates and times are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Junard Mata of Grace Pacific, LLC. at
808-694-9784.
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