Highways

LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users of the nightly full closure of Kūhiō Highway (Route 560) between Hanalei Plantation Road and ʻŌhiki Road, known as Hanalei Hill, beginning on Monday, February 23 through Friday, February 27 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. HDOT postponed the full closure that was originally scheduled to begin on Monday, February 16, due to heavy rains and winds.

 

The closure is necessary for the crews to reconstruct the existing pavement on the Hanalei approach to the Hanalei Bridge. If the work is completed sooner than anticipated, the highway will reopen. There will be no closures on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

 

There may be future closures for asphalt treatment on the Princeville side of Hanalei Bridge.

 

First responders have been notified and will be able to go through the work area in case of an emergency. Variable message boards will be posted to inform the public. Work is weather permitting.

 

For weekly lane closure information visit the website at, https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/kauai/

 

 

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Media contact:

HDOT Public Affairs Office

Phone: 808-587-2160

Email: [email protected]