HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR_2023-05-09LaneclosureforsectionsofKapaascheduledfromMay15to20.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 9, 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 May 15 to May 20
KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions
of Kapaʻa will be closed from May 15 to May 20, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A portion of Kawaihau Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Mailihuna Road will experience periodic one-
lane closures and road narrowing. The closure is necessary for roadway excavation and curb
construction. During this time, lanes will be shifted to help accommodate the construction. Traffic
control will be put in place and will vary with each roadway.
Please note that the new Kolohala entrance is now the permanent new route.
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 five-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.
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