The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has informed the public about the full closure of the Temporary Kapaʻa Bypass Road, known as Route 5600, affecting the stretch from mile post 0 to 1.0, between Kūhiō Highway and Olohena Road. The road closure is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. Traffic during these periods will be redirected to Lehua Street. The closure was initially planned for April 30 and May 1, but was postponed due to issues experienced at the asphalt plant.
The purpose of the closure is to carry out reconstruction on weakened pavement sections and install new pavement around the approaches and over the existing steel bridge along the route.
According to HDOT, “Variable message boards have been posted.”
More information regarding weekly Kaua‘i lane closures can be found at: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/kauai/
For further inquiries, contact the HDOT Public Affairs Office at 808-587-2160.
