The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a daily full closure of Waimea Canyon Drive (Route 550) between Panini Place and Kōkeʻe Road. The closure will take place from Monday, January 5 through Friday, February 27, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. During this period, traffic heading to Kōkeʻe State Park will be detoured to Kōkeʻe Road, while local traffic will still be allowed access.
According to HDOT, these closures are necessary for pavement reconstruction and resurfacing work on Waimea Canyon Drive. Variable message boards have been installed to inform road users about the upcoming changes.
For more information on scheduled lane closures in Kauaʻi during the week, residents can visit https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/kauai/.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is a state agency that manages transportation infrastructure across the six major Hawaiian islands. Its responsibilities include overseeing airports, harbors, and highways as part of its commitment to ensuring safe and efficient mobility for residents and visitors. The department coordinates with federal and county entities to maintain and improve transportation systems throughout the state. More details about its operations can be found on the official website at https://hidot.hawaii.gov.
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