Road Closures Announced for Kauai This Week

Grass cutting, tree trimming, and guardrail repair among the planned projects

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:05am

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An abstract, blurred image of a vehicle in motion on a Kauai highway, with streaks of bright colors representing the speed and energy of traffic flow.Kauai's roads see a flurry of activity this week as the state works to maintain and improve the island's transportation infrastructure.Lihue Today

The Hawaii Department of Transportation has announced a number of road-related projects scheduled for the week of March 28 to April 3 on the island of Kauai. The work includes lane closures, full road closures, and shoulder closures for activities such as installing rumble strips, replacing waterlines, cutting grass, and performing concrete work on bridges.

Why it matters

These road closures and construction projects will impact traffic flow and commute times for residents and visitors traveling around Kauai this week. Advance notice allows people to plan their routes and schedules accordingly.

The details

The planned projects include a single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in Lihue for waterline replacement, a full southbound closure on the Wailua Mauka Bridge for concrete work, a complete overnight closure of the Kapaa Bypass Road for paving, and various single lane closures across the island for grass cutting, shoulder reconstruction, and other maintenance activities.

  • On Sunday, March 29 to Thursday, April 2 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be a single lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) between mile post 2.9 to 8.5 for installing rumble strips and striping.
  • On Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be a full closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction on the Wailua Mauka Bridge between mile post 5.7 to 5.9 for concrete work.
  • On Sunday, March 29 to Friday, April 3 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be a complete closure of the two-way Kapaa Bypass Road (Route 5600) between mile post 0.8 to 3 for paving.

The players

Hawaii Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Hawaii's transportation infrastructure, including roads, highways, and bridges.

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What’s next

Drivers should check the Hawaii Department of Transportation's website for the latest updates on lane closures and road work, and plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays.

The takeaway

These road projects highlight the ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts by the Hawaii Department of Transportation to keep the island's transportation network functioning smoothly, even as it requires temporary inconveniences for drivers.