County leaders are expected to hire a structural-engineering consultant to give them guidance as to the best way to go about repairing the Hanapepe swinging bridge over the Hanapepe River. The bridge, which provides pedestrian access over the river between
County leaders are expected to hire a structural-engineering consultant to give them guidance as to the best way to go about repairing the Hanapepe swinging bridge over the Hanapepe River.
The bridge, which provides pedestrian access over the river between Hanapepe town and residences in Hanapepe Valley, was damaged during the severe thunderstorms and high winds of Saturday, Jan. 8.
A portion of the bridge completely split apart from the end support at the Hanapepe town-side of the bridge, said Al Afos, of the county Department of Public Works Division of Road Construction & Maintenance.
No time frame has yet been established for the repair and reopening of the bridge. Ladye Martin, deputy county engineer, indicated the repair would be done in the most expedient manner possible.
“The Hanapepe swinging bridge is a historic, useful and unique gem for Kaua‘i,” said Martin. “Our department supports the mayor’s vision for access to Kaua‘i’s resources. It is important that access to the swinging bridge is permitted again as soon as it is safe to do so.”
For more information, please call the DPW Division of Road Construction & Maintenance, 241-6636.
