HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230206DPW.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 6, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Lane closure for Kawaihau Road scheduled from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17
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 on Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from Feb. 13 to
Feb. 17, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On Feb. 11, Kawaihau Road and Pelehu Road will experience a one lane-closure and detours. The
closure and detours for Pelehu Road and Kawaihau Road are necessary for clearing and grubbing, roadway
excavation, sidewalk construction, and roadway construction. 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 traffic being limited to residents in the closed roadway area. “Local traffic only” signs
will be installed to inform motorists. Pelehu Road and its intersection with Kawaihau Riad will then be
open to the public after the work is complete.
No work will occur on Sunday, Feb. 12.
From Feb. 13 to Feb. 17, a portion of Kawaihau Road will experience periodic one-lane closures
and road narrowing. The closure of Kawaihau Road is necessary for clearing and grubbing, roadway
excavation, and sidewalk construction.
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 October 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.
Figure 1: Traffic Control for Saturday, Feb. 11.
Figure 2: Traffic Control from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17
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