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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: July 28, 2025
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA - COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
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UPDATE:
KAPA‘A - The forthcoming reconfiguration of the intersection at Olohena Road and Ka‘apuni Road, as approved unanimously by County Council resolution in June, is part of an ongoing effort to improve traffic safety and efficiency in the area.
Importantly, this is not just a change in stop sign placement. The project includes physical modifications to the intersection’s geometry, involving the addition and removal of pavement to realign traffic flow and improve visibility. These improvements are in response to longstanding concerns regarding the intersection’s unusual layout and limited sight distances.
The goal of the reconfiguration is to square up the intersection, add a dedicated left-turn lane, and create a traditional two-way stop control, resulting in safer and more predictable traffic operations.
A thorough analysis of traffic counts in the area confirms that this design offers not only the safest alternative, but also one that will help ease congestion and improve overall traffic flow in the surrounding area.
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New traffic pattern at Olohena Road and Ka‘apuni Road in Kapa‘a Aug. 4
KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works and its contractor, Earthworks Pacific, are announcing a new traffic pattern will be established at the Olohena Road and Road intersection in Kapa‘a beginning August 4.
Traffic modifications are as follows:
- A new left-turn-only lane will be established on Olohena Road in the westbound direction for traffic continuing on Olohena Road.
- A stop sign will be established on the west leg of Olohena Road at its intersection with Ka‘apuni Road and Kaehulua Road, as shown in Exhibit ‘A’.
- The existing stop sign on Ka‘apuni Road at its entrance into Olohena Road will be removed.
Please exercise caution and drive slowly when commuting through the work area and while motorists adjust to the new traffic pattern.
For more information, contact Joel Bautista at the County of Kauai at 808-241-4883 or jbautista@kauai.gov.
Map of new traffic pattern in Kapa‘a.
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