Kawaihau Road work and one-lane closures extended through Feb. 28

Published on January 02, 2026

KAPAʻA – Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Inc., under contract with the Department of Water, has extended the utility work and excavation along Kawaihau Road, from the intersection of Kaapuni Road to Kapahi Road, through February 28, 2026, weather permitting.  One-lane closures will occur on portions of the road from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays only.  Parking will not be allowed in the designated work zones.    

The Kapaʻa Homesteads Tank Project will construct two 0.5-million-gallon storage tanks, along with necessary storm drain improvements. Additionally, approximately 1,700 linear feet of water lines (16-inch and 12-inch) and associated appurtenances will be constructed. 

Utility Work and Road Closures

• Date: Extended through February 28, 2026
• Work Hours: Weekdays only, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
• Location: Kawaihau Road, from Kaapuni Road to Kapahi Road

Traffic Advisory

• One-lane closures will be in effect on weekdays only; access to properties will be provided.
• Please obey all posted signs, traffic controls, and flaggers.
• Use caution when driving over roadway steel plates.
• Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra travel time.
• Parking will not be allowed in the designated work zones.

Every effort will be made to complete this project efficiently and with minimal disruption.  We appreciate your patience and support as we work to improve the water system in your community. 

Note: All work is weather permitting, and the schedule is subject to change.

For more information or questions, please contact Chansen Oshiro at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. at (808) 397-9627, or Scott Suga at the Department of Water at (808) 245-5411.

Map of the affected area.

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