Drivers heading through Kalaheo should gear up for continued delays as lane and road closures on Pu'uwai Road and Po'ohiwi Road are set to persist through September 30, officials say. The Department of Water (DOW) and Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. (HDCCI) attributed the extension to necessary water systems improvements, asking the public's tolerance for the inconvenience as these critical infrastructure upgrades are carried out. Intermittent closures are due to excavation and waterline installation works crucial for maintaining the community's water supply.
Lane closures are scheduled to occur on Pu'uwai Road, notably between Po'ohiwi Road and Kikala Road, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday while closures on the north end of Pu'uwai Road near Pu'ulima Road will happen from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., potentially affecting the daily commutes of many residents and visitors alike, people are advised to plan their travel accordingly and to be on the lookout for flaggers and signage denoting construction zones. In terms of road closures, Pu'uwai Road will be blocked off from the intersection of Pu'ulima Road to its terminus, 24-hours daily, the portion that's unpaved and not bordered by homes or businesses, as such no vehicle or pedestrian traffic, nor parking will be permitted in this area, with road closure indicators set in place.
For residents on the narrower Po'ohiwi Road, local traffic only will be granted passage during business hours, with a detailed access schedule in place that alternates between closed and open periods within each hour, as per the information from the official statement from the County of Kauai. These closures, which are subject to further adjustments depending on the weather, are part of the broader efforts to ensure the reliability and safety of the municipal water systems serving the community.
Questions or concerns can be directed to HDCCI's Chansen Oshiro at 808-397-9627 or the DOW at 808-245-5461, both entities have expressed their commitment to minimizing disruptions and maximizing efficiency, as Kalaheo residents navigate these ongoing infrastructure improvements. Updates on the project and any changes in the road work schedule will continue to be communicated to the public as they arise, ensuring transparency and aiding in community-wide adaptation to the evolving traffic landscape.
