LIHU‘E — A number of lane and shoulder closures are planned for local roads this week, with the bulk of the work taking place on Kuhio Highway in Wailua.
The following is a list of the scheduled closures. Schedules are subject to change depending on the weather and other factors.
‘Ele‘ele
A shoulder closure on Waialo Road (Route 541) is possible in either direction for surveying work, between mile marker 0 to 0.37, in the vicinity of Kaumuali‘i Highway and Aka Ula Street, beginning Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A shoulder closure on Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) is possible in either direction for surveying work, between mile marker 15 and 16, in the vicinity of Eleele Road, starting Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kalaheo
A single lane closure on Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) is possible in the westbound direction for tree trimming, between mile marker 11 and 12, in the vicinity of Lauoho Road and Opu Road, on Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A shoulder closure on Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) is possible in either direction for surveying work, between mile marker 12 and 15, in the vicinity of Halewili Road and Laulea Street, on Saturday, July 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kapaia
A single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) is possible in either direction for routine bridge inspections, between mile markers 1.21 and 1.23, in the vicinity of Hanamaulu Stream Bridge, on Thursday, July 13, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kealia
A single 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 9, through Friday, July 14, from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Kilauea
A right lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) is possible in either direction for grass cutting and guardrail clearing, between mile marker 23.3 to 24, in the vicinity of Kolo Road and Kalihiwai Road, on Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Koloa
A right shoulder closure on Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) is possible in the westbound direction for guardrail repairs between mile marker 5 and 7, in the vicinity of Kahili Road and Maluhia Road, beginning Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lawai
A roving right lane closure on Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) is possible in the eastbound direction for grass cutting, between mile marker 10 to 17, in the vicinity of Akemama Road and Lele Road, beginning Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, 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 and night in the southbound direction between mile markers 5.7 and 6.7, in the vicinity of Leho Drive and Kapaa Bypass, for the Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements.
A right lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) is possible in the southbound direction for grass cutting and guardrail clearing, between mile markers 3.8 and 5.6, in the vicinity of Wailua Golf Course and Leho Drive, on Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) is possible in either direction for guardrail installation and striping work between mile marker 5.9 and 6.6, in the vicinity of Kuamoo Road and Kapaa Bypass, Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, 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, striping layout as a part of the Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements, between mile markers 5.9 and 6.6, in the vicinity of Kuamoo Road and Kapaa Bypass Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic will alternate in both directions through one open lane.
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Wyatt Haupt Jr., editor, can be reached at 808-245-0457 or whaupt@thegardenisland.com.
