HANALEI — There will be a single-lane closure on Kuhio Highway in either direction between mile markers 0.5 and 2.4, Hanalei Plantation Road and Aku Road, Monday through Friday, March 14 to 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass- and tree-trimming, according to the state Department of Transportation.
All road work, whether county or state, is weather-permitting.
Kilauea
• A single-lane closure on Kuhio Highway in both directions between mile markers 19 and 21.6, Kapuna Road and Wailapa Road, takes place from tonight through Friday morning, March 18, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for road-reconstruction and resurfacing;
Kapa‘a
• Portions of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Monday through Friday, March 14 to 18, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., according to the county Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC.
Additionally, the makai driveway to Kapa‘a High School’s office will be closed until March 21.
The periodic, one-lane closures on Mailihuna Road are necessary for sidewalk construction, grade-wall construction and roadway excavation. For more information, contact Braeden Armstrong of Grace Pacific, LLC, 808-354-7651;
Wailua
• A right-shoulder closure and narrowed lanes of Kuhio Highway in the southbound direction between mile markers 5.7 and 6.7, in the vicinity of Leho Drive and the Kapa‘a bypass road continue Monday through Friday, March 14 to 18, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for road and shoulder work;
Hanama‘ulu
• Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanama‘ulu Road will be under short lane closures from Monday through Friday, March 14 to 18, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, according to the county’s Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC.
The lane closures are necessary for construction improvements to pedestrian access to the school, including new sidewalks, crosswalks and ADA ramps. Safe-walking routes for students, parents and pedestrians are provided.
The speed limit is 15 mph near King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School while school is in session. This project is scheduled to be completed in June 2022. For more information, contact Tristan Gonzales at 808-462-8057 or Ryan Moura at 808-298-2431;
‘Ele‘ele
• Portions of Mahea Street will be closed on Wednesday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to DPW and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders, for resurfacing work.
For more information, contact Maui Kupono Builders at 808-369-1800 or Todd Ozaki at the County of Kaua‘i at 808-241-4845;
Puhi
• Portions of Kaneka Street, between Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and Puhi Park, will be closed on Wednesday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to DPW and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders, for manhole-repair and adjustment work. For more information, contact Maui Kupono Builders at 808-369-1800 or Todd Ozaki at the County of Kaua‘i at 808-241-4845;
Koloa-Po‘ipu
• Ala Kalanikaumaka, from Ala Kukui‘ula to the Po‘ipu roundabout, will be closed Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to the DPW and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders, for road-resurfacing.
Motorists heading southbound from the Koloa roundabout will be detoured to Lopaka Paipa Boulevard and Po‘ipu Road. Residents and visitors accessing Kukui‘ula from Po‘ipu will be detoured around the closure to Lopaka Paipa Boulevard and Ala Kukui‘ula. Motorists wishing to travel northbound from the Po‘ipu roundabout to Koloa Road should take Po‘ipu Road or use alternate routes.
For more information, contact Maui Kupono Builders at 808-369-1800 or Todd Ozaki at the County of Kaua‘i at 808-241-4845;
Lihue-Lawai
• A right-lane closure of Kaumuali‘i Highway is possible in either direction between mile markers 0.0 and 11, Rice Street and Lauoho Road, Monday through Friday, March 14 to 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for grass-cutting and tree-trimming.
Hanamama‘ulu-Wailua
• A right-lane closure of Kuhio Highway in both directions between mile markers 2 and 6, Hanama‘ulu Road and Kuamo‘o Road, takes place Monday through Friday, March 14 to 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass-cutting and tree-trimming;
