HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230328DPW.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 28, 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 March 30 to April 7
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 30, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from April 3 to
April 7, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On March 30, Kawaihau Road and Nunu Road will experience a one lane-closure and detours. The
closure and detours for Nunu Road and Kawaihau Road are necessary for clearing and grubbing, roadway
excavation, sidewalk construction, and roadway construction. This work will be performed on Saturday,
April 1. Please note that Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts and road narrowing. Nunu
Road will be closed from Kawaihau Road to Pelehu Road, with traffic being limited to residents in the
closed roadway area. “Local traffic only” signs will be installed to inform motorists. Nunu Road and its
intersection with Kawaihau Rd. will then be open to the public on April 3, weather permitting.
No work will occur on Sunday, April 2.
From April 3 to April 7, a portion of Kawaihau Road and Mailihuna Road will experience periodic
one-lane closures and road narrowing. The closure is necessary for clearing and grubbing, excavation, and
construction. During this time, lanes will be shifted to help accommodate the 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 March 30 to April 3.
Figure 2: Traffic Control from April 3 to April 7.
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