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Writer's pictureHawaiʻi State Senate

D.O.T. news release: Kaua'i lane closures for weekend of April 24, 2020


PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

— KAMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) —


1) KEKAHA (24-HOUR WORK)

Emergency single lane closure on Kamualii Highway (Route 50) in the westbound direction between Kekaha Beach Park and the Kekaha Landfill, near mile marker 28, effective immediately, for drainage embankment repairs due to erosion from recent storms. The lane will remain closed until further notice. Alternating traffic control will be directed by flagmen and traffic control signs will be placed to provide advance notice to the public.

— KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) —


1) KILAUEA

Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction, in the vicinity of mile marker 25, on Friday, April 24, through Friday, May 1, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for tree clearing and slope stabilization work.

2) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK)

Traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 is shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. For safety during the shift to the temporary bridge, right turns off Kuhio Highway onto Mailihuna Road are not permitted. Access to Kapahi is recommended via the Kawaihau Road or Hauala Road detours.

3) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK)

Emergency closure of the southbound lanes of Kuhio Highway (Route 56) at the Wailua River Bridge (mile marker 5.8) 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. Throughout this closure, one lane on the adjacent Wailua Cane Haul Bridge (makai of the Wailua River Bridge) will be contraflowed to allow traffic in both directions. Traffic control signs have been installed and delineators put in place for visibility and safety.


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