Residents in Lawai should brace for delays and plan ahead as the Department of Public Works and Earthworks Pacific Inc. announce an upcoming full road closure on Wawae Road. The closure, set from August 18 to August 22, is necessary for repaving work following a landslide that has already disrupted traffic in the area. Between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., entry and exit will be highly restricted, as reported by the County of Kauai press release.
Local officials are urging those who require to leave their homes during these times to do so before the 8 a.m. cut-off or after work ends at 4:30 p.m. In a tentative arrangement, efforts will be made to facilitate passage at the top of each hour for brief periods ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. However, they have been clear in warning that delays should be anticipated – an issue not ideal for a community already dealing with the aftermath of a landslide.
During the repaving project, no parking will be allowed within the work zones. To manage the flow of traffic and minimize confusion, flaggers will be stationed to direct vehicles. The release encourages residents to make the necessary adjustments to their schedules and to allow for extra travel time.
For those needing more details about the repaving work or having specific concerns, contact information has been provided. Maui Kupono Builders can be reached at (808) 369-1800 and Todd Ozaki, at the County of Kaua‘i, is available at (808) 241-4845. Their teams are presumably ready to address any questions related to the road closure and the construction efforts underway.
