Night work for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project

Published on February 05, 2026

Department of Water. County of Kauai. News Release.

LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW) and its contractor Alpha Inc. are advising motorists that night work with alternating one-lane closures will continue in the Līhuʻe area through all of February 2026, weekdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project. The affected area is Kūhiō Highway, from Kali Road to Ahukini Road.

Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Night Work Schedule for February 2026:
Sunday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
Monday 9 p.m. to Tuesday 5 a.m.
Tuesday 9 p.m. to Wednesday 5 a.m.
Wednesday 9 p.m. to Thursday 5 a.m.
Thursday 9 p.m. to Friday 5 a.m.

During the specified days and times, a two-lane closure will be in effect through the affected area of Kūhiō Highway. Residents, pedestrians, and motorists are advised to follow the directions of flaggers and obey posted signs.

The night work and lane closures are necessary to continue work on the replacement of water mainlines for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project. This project involves the replacement of aging watermain infrastructure to meet current Water System Standards, including fire flow requirements. Noise, vibration, dust, and other occurrences typical of a construction site are expected during this project, as well as occasional water service shutdowns.

For more information, please contact Noah Carter of Alpha Inc. at 808-866-6042 or Scott Suga of the Department of Water at 808-245-5411. You may also email publicrelations@kauaiwater.org

Kuhio Highway Hardy Oxford Waterline Project. Night road work February 2026 Sunday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. Monday 9pm to Tuesday 5am Tuesday 9pm to Wednesday 5am Wednesday 9pm to Thursday 5am Thursday 9pm to Friday 5am in Lihue on Kuhio Highway

Map of the affected area for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project during February 2026.

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