HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230124DPW.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Lane closure for Kawaihau Road scheduled from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion
of Kawaihau Road will be closed on Jan. 28, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, from 7
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No work will occur on Sunday, Jan. 29.
The closures and detours are necessary for clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, sidewalk
construction, and roadway construction.
On Jan. 28, Kawaihau Road and Pelehu Road will experience a one lane-closure and detours.
Please note that Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts and road narrowing. Pelehu
Road will be closed from Kawaihau Road to Nunu Road, with limited traffic to residents in the closed
roadway area. “Local traffic only” signs will be installed to inform motorists. Pelehu Road and its
intersection with Kawaihau Rd. will then be open to the public after the work is complete.
From Jan. 30 to Feb 3., a portion of Kawaihau Road, from Pelehu Road to Nunu Road, will
experience periodic one-lane closure and road narrowing.
Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays. Please exercise caution and drive
slowly when commuting through the work area.
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.
Photo caption: Traffic Control for Saturday, Jan. 28.
Photo caption: Traffic Control from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3
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