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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2023
County of Kauaʽi
Department of Public Works
Troy Tanigawa, County Engineer
(808) 241-4993
Public invited to help shape future of Kawaihau Road, from Hau‘a‘ala Road to
Ka‘apuni Road
KAPA‘A - The public is invited to share ideas to improve the safety and accessibility of Kawaihau
Road by identifying potential road improvements along the Kawaihau Road corridor – between
Hau‘a‘ala Road and Ka‘apuni Road.
The scope of the project includes rehabilitation and resurfacing of the project roadway,
implementing pedestrian and bicycle improvements, improving traffic flow, and addressing parking
concerns.
The two-day design charrette kicks off on March 6 with a walk that starts with assembling at
4:30 pm and leaving by 5 pm. On March 7, the public is invited to provide input at a Visioning & Design
Workshop with doors opening at 5:30 pm. The Walk Audit will be held on March 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Attendees will convene at the St. Catherine’s Coyle Hall located at 5021A Kawaihau Road. This
walk will cover a portion of the project alignment with Department of Public Works (DPW) and Planning
staff, as well as the project consultant. Observations and suggestions will be shared during this walk,
which may be up to 1.5 miles. Before the Walk Audit, light refreshments will be available.
The Design Charrette will be held on March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Coyle Hall
located at 5021A Kawaihau Road. DPW staff and their consultant will summarize the project and
conduct a hands-on activity to allow participants to provide input on potential roadway improvements.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to allow time for sign-in, light refreshments, to view the project displays,
and provide direct input.
The Business and School Focus Group Meetings will be held on March 7 at the Kapaʽa
Neighborhood Center located at 4491 Kou Street. If you are a business owner or manager with a
location along the project corridor, watch for a postcard in the mail. If you did not receive that postcard
and wish to attend the Business Focus Group meeting or be kept apprised of future events, please
contact Charlene Johnston at the email address below.
All interested community members are encouraged to attend these events. Updates and more
information on this project are available at https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-
Agencies/Public-Works/Engineering/Project-Management. Once at that site, scroll down to the
“Kawaihau Road Improvements Project.”
DPW anticipates a follow-up meeting to be held in April 2023, allowing the public to see how
their feedback is shaping preliminary design decisions.
This estimated $5.6 million project is made possible with funding via the Statewide
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the County of Kaua’i.
If you have questions regarding the design workshop, please contact Ms. Charlene Johnston
with the DPW Engineering Division at cjohnston@kauai.gov or 808-241-4885.
Anyone needing an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability may contact
Ms. Johnston at the email and phone number provided as soon as possible. Requests made as soon as
possible will allow adequate time to fulfill any requests. Upon request, this notice is available in
alternative formats such as large print, braille, or electronic copy.
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