Kawaihau Road is getting an infrastructure facelift, and the Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., backed by the Department of Water, is at the helm of this crucial water system improvement project. For those living in or traveling through the area, be aware that utility work and excavation activities will be happening along Kawaihau Road, stretching from Kaapuni Road to Kapahi Road, according to the official county press release.
This construction schedule is set from October 29, 2025, through December 22, 2025, with work occurring during the weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For commuters and the local devotees of the daily grind, road closures will be a weekday affair, so plan for alternative routes or allow extra travel time to navigate the one-lane closures. Those within the work zones need to find different parking arrangements, as the "No parking" signs are not just for show. Access to properties will be maintained, although, if the sight of traffic cones and construction crews raises your blood pressure — take a beat, as patience here is a necessity.
As per the county advisory, "Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra travel time," a sentiment familiar to residents well-acquainted with the ebbs and flows of infrastructure redirection. Flaggers will be onsite to manage the parade of cars, trucks, and SUVs meandering through the single open lane, while signs and traffic controls aim to keep the disruption from descending into chaos.
Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. promises to make “every effort will be made to complete this project efficiently and with minimal disruption,” serving as a beacon of hope for those who view construction as a seasonal certainty—much like the ebb of tourists or the sway of palms in the Pacific breeze—as mentioned in the same press release. Although the company is committed to efficiency, all plans remain at the mercy of the island’s weather, with schedules subject to change when nature dictates. For those curious or concerned, updated project information can be obtained by contacting Chansen Oshiro at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. at (808) 397-9627, or Scott Suga at the Department of Water at (808) 245-5411.
