Residents and commuters in the ‘Ele‘ele area are advised to plan for detours and slight delays as the Department of Public Works together with Earthworks Pacific will be executing a road closure on a section of ‘Ele‘ele Road from August 12 through August 30. This closure, occurring on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., is critical for the installation of new sewer lines, aiming to bolster the area's infrastructure, as reported by the County of Kaua'i.

Detailed in an announcement from County of Kauai's government press release, the affected road stretch will be from the junction of Kaumuali‘i Highway to Melemele Road, while vehicular access will be completely restricted during the designated hours; the need to reroute your drive, to seek an alternate path may add another wrinkle to the already complex tapestry of morning commutes.

During this period, the road is expected to remain open on weekends and holidays, providing respite for residents and local traffic. Nonetheless, when traversing the work zone, drivers are reminded to exercise caution, respect the 25 mph speed limit throughout the area, and be considerate of the proximity to local homes.