LIHU‘E — A number of lane and shoulder closures are on tap along island roads this week, with the most active work area being along Kuhio Highway in Wailua.
The following is a list of the scheduled work from the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Work schedules are subject to change.
Kalaheo
A lane shift on Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) is possible in the westbound direction, as well as intermittent closure that will be a maximum of five minutes for tree trimming, between mile marker 10 and 11, in the vicinity of Lauoho Road and Pu‘uwai Road, on Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kealia
A two lane-closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) is possible in either direction for reconstruction and paving in the vicinity of Mailihuna Road and Aliomanu Road, on Sunday, July 16, through Friday, July 21, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Kilauea
A right lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) is possible in either direction for grass cutting in the vicinity of Kaluamakua Place and Kalihiwai Road on Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kipu
A lane shift on Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) is possible in the westbound direction for shoulder clearing between mile marker 4 and 4.5, in the vicinity of Pu‘uana Road, on Monday July 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Koloa
A right lane closure on Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) is possible for grass cutting and guardrail clearing in the eastbound direction between mile marker 4.5 and 8.5, in the vicinity of Maha Road, beginning Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wailua
A right shoulder closure and narrowed lanes of Kuhio Highway (Route 56) are possible day or night in the southbound direction between mile markers 5.7 and 6.7, in the vicinity of Leho Drive and Kapa‘a Bypass, for the Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements.
A two-lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) is possible in either direction for smoothness grinding and striping work between mile marker 5.9 and 6.6, in the vicinity of Kuamo‘o Road and Kapa‘a Bypass, Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Nightly two-lane closures of Kuhio Highway (Route 56) are possible in either direction for lane smoothness grinding and striping between mile markers 5.9 and 6.6, in the vicinity of Kuamo‘o Road and Kapa‘a Bypass Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Traffic will alternate in both directions through one open lane.
A right lane closure on Kuamo‘o Road (Route 580) is possible in either direction for grass cutting and tree trimming, in the vicinity of Kuhio Highway and Aina Pono Street, from Monday, July 17, to Friday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 1:30.p.m.
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Wyatt Haupt Jr., editor, can be reached at 808-245-0457 or whaupt@thegardenisland.com.
