- Access into Wainiha and Haena is limited to (see Mayor's Emergency Rule #1):
- Area Residents
- Emergency Response (9-1-1)
- Official County/State/Federal Government Officials and Contractors
- Approved Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO)
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The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces planned closures in two locations on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) for the Kuhio Highway Emergency Repairs project. All work is weather permitting.
First responders have been notified and have planned staging and procedures in the event of an emergency requiring them to access the work zones.
The closures have been scheduled to limit impacts to the limited access convoys to Wainiha and Haena to the fullest extent possible. Emergency work effecting the convoy schedule is noted in the closure details below.
- Closure of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at Waioli Bridge between Anae Road and Kumu Road for deck preparation and cleaning.
Thursday, March 21 through Friday, March 22, 7 p.m. to 5:50 a.m.
Closure will begin after the 7 p.m. convoy to Waikoko.
Convoy schedule will run according to the night work schedule at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2018/11/2018-11-21-Convoy-Schedule.pdf
The 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. convoys will run.
Closure will end before the 5:50 a.m. convoy on Friday, March 22
- Airlift to support TECCO mesh installations between Waikoko and Wainiha.
Friday, March 22, morning and afternoon
Work will begin after the 8:20 a.m. convoy into Wainiha.
The 12:45 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. convoys will be cancelled.
- Closure of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at Waioli Bridge between Anae Road and Kumu Road for concrete pour and reinforcement.
Friday, March 22 through Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m. to 5:50 a.m.
Closure will begin after the 7 p.m. convoy to Waikoko.
Convoy schedule will run according to the night work schedule at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2018/11/2018-11-21-Convoy-Schedule.pdf
Parking areas at Waipa and at Hanalei School, shuttles, and pedestrian access will be available for those wanting to cross the bridge during this time. Pedestrian access will only be allowed in coordination with the shuttle.
The 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. convoys will not run.
Closure will end before the 5:50 a.m. convoy on Saturday, March 23
The REGULAR convoy schedule will resume at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019.
More information on the Waipa Stream Bridge and other Kuhio Highway Emergency Repairs can be found on the HDOT website at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/2018-kuhio-highway-emergency-repairs/
- Distribution for Wainiha-Hā‘ena Residential Decals and Temporary Weekday/Weekend Passes:
Beginning Friday, Jan. 25, passes for verified residents and temporary workers will be available at the Hanalei Neighborhood Center every Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The County’s Planning Department will continue to distribute passes at its office located at the Līhu‘e Civic Center every Monday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. However, passes will no longer be available in Līhu‘e on Fridays.
The following passes are available upon approval.
Permanent Residential Decals:
To receive a residential decal, Wainiha and Hā‘ena residents must physically bring their vehicle to the designated distribution site and be able to prove that their identity matches the residency and ownership information in the County’s real property tax database. Documents that prove residency, such as a real property tax bill or a utility bill, must show an address and must also match a government issued photo ID presented by the applicant. Trust documents may be required for those homes held in a trust, or marriage certificates for spouses of owners.
Temporary Weekday/Weekend Passes:
Insurance adjusters, utility company personnel, private contractors and others needing temporary access to work in the Wainiha-Hā‘ena area may apply for a five-day weekday pass, and a two-day weekend pass through the designated distribution sites above.
Those visiting the Hanalei Neighborhood Center on Fridays can only apply for a weekend pass, as passes are produced every Monday on a week-by-week basis.
To receive a weekday and/or weekend pass, individuals must bring a work order or authorization from the landowner listed on the County’s real property tax database. Planning officials may call the landowner to further verify the applicant’s information and to ensure the individual is seeking to conduct legitimate business in the Wainiha-Hā‘ena area.
Weekday and/or weekend passes will be distributed to no more than two passes per company or organization, per address. No overnight stays are permitted with these passes. Passes are limited in quantity, and will be distributed first-come, first-served.
For more information on Wainiha-Hā‘ena passes, please contact the Mayor’s Office North Shore Community Liaison Polly Phillips at 241-4900 or pphillips@kauai.gov.