Keahua Bridge damaged

LIHU‘E — Last weekend a high level of rainfall was recorded across the island of Kaua’i. The USGS South Fork Wailua Stream gage recorded an increase from 5 feet to 20 feet high of water on Saturday. This heavy rain event caused severe damage to the Keahua bridge at the entrance to the Lihu‘e-Koloa Forest Reserve. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is temporarily blocking the entrance to Keahua bridge until damage assessments and repairs can be performed. Please do not attempt to cross the bridge because the foundations and support bracings have been compromised.

Due to this closure, the repairs for Loop Road are being postponed until the bridge is re-opened.

Info: 274-3433 or KauaiForestUsers@hawaii.gov