Department of Transportation

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Kauai District, notifies the public of traffic changes on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) for inspection of the Hanapepe River Bridge. Details are below.

Hanapepe River Bridge
Lanes will be closed on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) in the westbound direction between Iona Road and Puolo Road Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastbound traffic will be allowed through the area. Westbound traffic will be detoured onto Hanapepe Road where a 10-ton weight limit will be enforced on County Bridge.

Signage has been installed throughout the area to warn motorists of the closure. HDOT advises motorists to prepare by checking traffic websites, allowing for extra travel time, and by driving with caution while in the work zone or on the detour route. Inspection is weather permitting.