URGENT UPDATE: Kapa‘a residents should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as multiple road and lane closures are set to begin on December 15, 2023. The latest announcement from Kauai County confirms that the Department of Public Works and Hirata and Associates Inc. will conduct essential geotechnical subsurface exploration aimed at enhancing future traffic signal systems and installing a new utility pole.
From December 15 to December 17, closures will commence daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The first disruption will affect a single lane on Kukui Street, specifically targeting the left turn lane just west of the Kūhiō Highway intersection. On December 16, the east side of Kukui Street at the same junction will see a complete closure, followed by the closure of the south end of Niu Street adjoining Kūhiō Highway on December 17.
These disruptions are expected to create temporary inconveniences for commuters; however, access to properties along the affected routes will remain open for residents and business owners. Municipal officials urge the public to adhere to all posted signage and instructions from flaggers navigating through or around the work zones.
“Access to properties will be provided. Please observe and obey all traffic controls, posted signs, and flaggers,” stated county officials on their official website. Commuters are strongly advised to allow for extra travel time and anticipate potential delays or detours due to the ongoing lane and road closures.
As Kapa‘a gears up for this critical infrastructure work, it is essential for residents to stay informed and adjust their travel plans accordingly. The impact of these closures could ripple out to the broader community, affecting daily commutes and local business operations. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.
