LIHUE The state Department of Transportation announced the end of the 24/7 closure of the Lihue-bound lane of Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1 (the hill before Hanalei Bridge) as of Friday. The lane was closed, and two-way access available through alternating traffic control since May 7.
LIHUE — The state Department of Transportation announced the end of the 24/7 closure of the Lihue-bound lane of Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1 (the hill before Hanalei Bridge) as of Friday. The lane was closed, and two-way access available through alternating traffic control since May 7.
Crews will continue day work Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a single-lane closure with alternating traffic control and flagmen. A night closure for tree trimming and vegetation control is scheduled Monday and Tuesday. The lane closure will be from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The return to two lanes is expected to help Hanalei businesses.
The DOT also announced scheduled night closures of Kuhio Highway at the Waioil, Waipa and Waikoko bridges. The night work on the bridges will be from 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.:
• Waikoko and Waipa Bridges
Monday, Aug. 5 through Thursday, Aug. 8 (closure ending at 5 a.m. Aug. 9);
• Waioli Bridge
Monday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 15 (closure ending at 5 a.m. Aug. 16)
During the closures at the bridges, there will be no vehicular access to the highway. Pedestrian access, park-and-ride facilities and a shuttle will be provided for residents and authorized transient vacation rental guests.
