The Hawaii Department of Transportation announced on May 1 a single lane closure on the Kapaʻa Bypass Road between Kūhiō Highway (Wailua) and Olohena Road (Kapaʻa), beginning Monday, May 4. The closure will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to allow for the application of sealant that requires daytime curing.
This work is part of ongoing improvements to the two-way bypass road, which was recently paved and now needs new striping. The department said striping will take place from Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 23 during the same hours each day except Sunday. The entire project is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Work schedules are subject to weather conditions, and electronic signs have been posted in advance. For updates on weekly lane closures and further information about roadwork schedules, residents can visit the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s website at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/kauai/.
According to the official website, the Hawaii Department of Transportation manages facilities including multiple airports for domestic and international carriers, commercial harbors and a statewide highway system. The department functions as part of the executive branch of the State of Hawaii government according to its official website. It operates 11 commercial service airports, four general aviation airports, nine commercial harbors and maintains approximately 2,450 lane miles of highways across six major Hawaiian islands according to its official website.
The department aims “to deliver a safe, efficient, accessible and sustainable transportation system that supports mobility for people and goods while fostering economic growth and quality of life,” according to its official website. Its services extend across all six major Hawaiian islands according to its official site, collaborating with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Highway Administration as well as county planning departments according to its official site.
