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The Honolulu Advertiser
Updated at 1:07 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2008

Kauai road projects announced

Advertiser Staff

The State Department of Transportation has announced the lane closure for Kauai this week.

KUHIO HIGHWAY

  • PAVEMENT RESURFACING

    Lane closures on Kuhio Highway in both directions between Hui Road (near Mile Point 15) and Koolau Road (near Mile Point 20) through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pavement resurfacing.

    FULL CLOSURE NEAR WAINIHA BRIDGES, INTERMITTENT TRAFFIC DELAYS (NIGHT WORK)

    Kuhio Highway will be closed in both directions near the Wainiha Bridges on Tuesday night to Wednesday morning from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for bridge installation and pavement surfacing work.

    During this closure, a shuttle van will provide transportation for residents, businesses and guests with lodging on the Haena-side of the bridge.

    Secured parking areas on both sides of the bridges will be provided. Visitors are discouraged from accessing this area during the full closure.

    Motorists are also advised to anticipate intermittent traffic delays of no more than fifteen minutes at this location on Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Completion of this project is anticipated in April.

    KAPAA TEMPORARY BYPASS ROAD

    The Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road will be closed in both directions from Kuhio Highway in Wailua (south entrance) to Olohena Road through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m., for landscaping maintenance and lane shoulder clearing.

    The bypass road will be open as normal on weekends.

    KAUMUALII HIGHWAY

    INTERMITTENT TRAFFIC DELAYS NEAR RICE STREET

    Possible traffic delays on Kaumualii Highway in both directions near the Rice Street intersection through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will be working on a slope stabilization project on the hillside adjacent to the highway. Intermittent delays of no more than 15 minutes may be expected as heavy equipment is positioned during construction activities.

    KUAMOO ROAD

    GUARDRAIL AND SHOULDER IMPROVEMENTS

    Lane closures on Kuamoo Road in both directions at various locations through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for guardrail and shoulder improvements.

    Intermittent delays of no more than 15 minutes may be expected as heavy equipment is positioned during construction activities.