Heads up, Kauai drivers: significant lane closures are coming to Haleko Road starting Monday and lasting through the following Tuesday. The Department of Public Works, in collaboration with GP Roadway Solutions, has scheduled guardrail repairs requiring these closures on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

For those traveling on Haleko Road over the next nine days, allow some extra time for your usual commute—expect delays, reroutes, and a sea of orange cones. You may need to find an alternate route or leave early to navigate the traffic adjustments, according to an official announcement from the County of Kauai. During the repair period, parking will not be permitted in the work zones—a restriction that will undoubtedly disrupt local parking routines.

Traffic in the work zones will be directed by flaggers, leading to some congestion—getting to your destination may take a bit longer than usual. From this Thursday through next Friday, be prepared for delays or consider taking the scenic route, as Haleko Road will be closed during work hours.

Should queries or just a desperate need for clarity arise, the good folks at GP Roadway Solutions can be reached at 808-275-5263, ready to field questions about the project. Meanwhile, the Roads Division Main Office, available at 808-241-4847, is another beacon for the bewildered traveler seeking information on the impending lane closures.