State Schedules single-lane closure for route improvement study near Līhu‘e

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will be closing the northbound lane of Rice Street starting Oct. 12 to assess how its closure would impact the area.

The single-lane closure be in effect between the Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort and Mokoi Streets from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. till Oct. 14. The potential closure of this lane will then allow HDOT to make future improvements in this area to better serve multi modal travelers, such as bicyclists and pedestrians.

Following evaluation, data collected from this study will be made available through HDOT’s Kauai District office. No other areas are being considered at this time.

Electronic message boards will be posted prior to the closure area to alert motorists. Plan travel in the area accordingly. For questions regarding this closure, call HDOT at 808-587-2160.