KAUA‘I LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF
MARCH 21 – MARCH 27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2026
26-0122
PLEASE NOTE:
In observance of Prince Kuhio Day March 26 there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. A map of lane closures can be found here, https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/
— KAUMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) —
1) KIPU TO OMAO (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK)
Single closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50), possible in either direction, between mile post 2.9 to 8.5 in the vicinity of Kipu Road and Maha Road, on Sunday, March 22 to Wednesday, March 25 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for installing rumble strips on the edges and striping.
2) KALAHEO TO ELEELE
Shoulder closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50), possible in either direction, between mile post 13 to 14.9 in the vicinity of Laulea Street, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for cutting the grass.
3) KAUMAKANI TO WAIMEA
Shoulder closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50), possible in either direction, between mile post 19 to 22.2 in the vicinity of Kaumakani Avenue and the Russian Fort Paulaula, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for cutting the grass.
— KAPULE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 51) —
1) LIHUE
Right shoulder closure on Kapule Highway (Route 51), possible in either direction, near mile post 1.9, in the vicinity of Ahukini Road, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for grading the shoulder.
— KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTES 56/560) —
) LIHUE (NIGHT WORK)
Center lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions, between mile post 0.1 to 0.4, in the vicinity of Hardy Street and Ahukini Road nightly on Sunday, March 22 to Thursday, March 26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for waterline replacement. No left turns will be allowed through the work area. Details: https://www.kauaiwater.org/night-work-continues-for-the-kuhio-highway-hardy-oxford-waterline-project-2/
2) LIHUE (NIGHT WORK)
Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), in the southbound direction between mile post 3 to 4, in the vicinity of Kauai Beach Drive and Kauai Beach Road, on Monday, March 23, Wednesday, March 25, and Friday, March 27 from 1 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. for cutting the grass.
3) WAILUA (NIGHT WORK)
Full closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), in the southbound direction on Wailua mauka bridge, between mile post 5.7 to 5.9, in the vicinity of Wailua Marina Road and Kuamoo Road nightly, on Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for concrete work on the Wailua Mauka Bridge. Traffic will be routed to the Wailua Plantation Bridge. Details: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/01/30/nightly-full-closure-of-wailua-mauka-bridge-from-monday-february-2/#:~:text=L%C4%AAHU%CA%BBE%2C%20Hawai%CA%BBi%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Hawai%CA%BBi%20Department,Road%2C%20will%20continue%20through%20March.
4) KAPAA TO KEALIA (NIGHT/DAILY WORK)
Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), possible in either direction, between mile post 9.5 to 10.5, in the vicinity of Kamole Road, on Saturday, March 21 from 1 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for cutting the grass.
5) KEALIA TO ANAHOLA
Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), possible in either direction, between mile post 10 to 14, in the vicinity of Cane Haul Road to Aliomanu Road, on Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for cutting the grass.
6) KILAUEA
Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), possible in either direction, between mile post 21 to 23, in the vicinity of Waiakalua Street, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for cutting the grass.
7) KALIHIWAI TO PRINCEVILLE (NIGHT WORK)
Lane shift on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), possible in either direction, between mile post 24.4 to 28.1, in the vicinity of Kahiliholo Road to Emmalani Drive, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. for striping.
— NAWILIWILI ROAD (ROUTE 58) —
1) PUA LOKE (NIGHT WORK)
Single lane closure on Nawiliwili Road (Route 58) after Kukui Grove Street, in the eastbound direction near mile post 1.9 in the vicinity of Kukui Grove Street on, Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for sewer line installation.
— HALEWILI ROAD (ROUTE 540) —
1) KALAHEO TO ELEELE
Single lane closure on Halewili Road (Route 540), possible in either direction between mile post 0.0 and 3.7 on, Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for cutting the grass.
— WAIMEA CANYON DRIVE (ROUTE 550) —
1) KOKEE
Single lane closure of Waimea Canyon Drive (Route 550), between mile post 0.1 to 3.2, in the vicinity of Huakai Road on Monday, March 23 to Wednesay, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for pavement marker and striping. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. Details: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/administration/daily-full-closure-of-waimea-canyon-drive-begins-monday-march-2/
2) KOKEE
Single lane closure of Waimea Canyon Drive (Route 550), possible in either direction between mile post 4.6 to 11.5, on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for shoulder reconstruction. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane.
— KAPAA BYPASS ROAD (ROUTE 5600) —
1) WAILUA TO KAPAA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK)
Complete closure of Kapaa Bypass Road (Route 5600), between mile post 0.8 to 3, in the vicinity of Kuhio Highway and Olohena Road, nightly on Sunday, March 22 to Thursday, March 26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving. Details: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/03/06/full-closure-of-the-temporary-kapa%ca%bba-bypass-road-for-paving-beginning-wednesday-march-11/
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HDOT Public Affairs Office
Phone: 808-587-2160
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