Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies highway users there is a 24/7 single-lane closure in effect for a portion of Kūhiō Highway close to the 5.5-mile post and near Lumahaʻi Beach.
The closure — necessary to stabilize the slope under the roadway — is scheduled to remain in place until March 2027.
Work consists of installing a new drain and placing shotcrete, or sprayed concrete, as well as anchor nails to stabilize the slope. The drain will help divert water away from the slope.
A temporary traffic signal is placed on site alerting motorists to use the open lane for alternating traffic. Flaggers also could be at the work zone during work hours. Variable message boards will be posted along Kūhiō Highway to alert drivers.
This closure is part of a traffic emergency zone designation in place since Nov. 10.
Click here to view scheduled Kauaʻi lane closures for the week.
