HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230314DPW.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 14, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Lane closure for Kawaihau Road scheduled from March 18 to March 24
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 March 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from March 20
to March 24, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.
On March 18, Kawaihau Road and Pelehu Road will experience a one lane-closure and detours.
The 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 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 Rd. will then
be open to the public after the work is complete.
No work will occur on Sunday, March 19.
From March 20 to March 24, a portion of Kawaihau Road will experience periodic one-lane closure
and road narrowing. The closure of Kawaihau Road is necessary for clearing and grubbing, roadway
excavation, and roadway 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, March 18.
Figure 2: Traffic Control from March 20 to March 24
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