KAUAʻI — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced scheduled lane closures across Kauaʻi for the week of Nov. 14–20, including overnight storm debris removal in Hanapēpē, utility work in Kaumakani and paving along Waimea Canyon Drive.
Motorists traveling through West Kauaʻi should anticipate possible delays along Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50), particularly between Hanapēpē and Waimea.
West Kauaʻi closures
Hanapēpē: Roving lane closures are scheduled along Kaumualiʻi Highway near Hanapēpē Road and Lele Road, between mileposts 16.9 and 17.1, on Monday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov. 17, from midnight to 4 a.m. Crews will remove storm debris.
Kaumakani: Roving lane closures are scheduled near Kaumakani Road, between mileposts 18.1 and 18.7, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility work.
Kaumakani to Waimea: Single-lane closures are possible in either direction between mileposts 19.2 and 22.3, Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for landscape maintenance.
Kōkeʻe: Single-lane closures are scheduled along Waimea Canyon Drive (Route 550), between mileposts 4.5 and 8, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for paving and ditch relocation.
South Shore closures
Kōloa: An eastbound single-lane closure near Maluhia Road, between mileposts 6.2 and 6.6, is scheduled Sunday, Nov. 15, from 6 a.m. to noon for paving and barrier removal.
ʻŌmaʻo: Guardrail replacement will require possible single-lane closures in either direction near ʻUpa Road, between mileposts 8 and 9, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lāwaʻi: Shoulder closures are scheduled near Piko Road and Akemama Road, between mileposts 9.6 and 9.9, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for flashing beacon foundation work.
Kōloa to Lāwaʻi: Overnight roving single-lane closures are possible between mileposts 4.7 and 10.3, Monday through Friday, from 1 to 5 a.m. for herbicide application.
East and North Shore closures
Wailua: The Wailua Mauka Bridge will be fully closed Sunday, Nov. 15, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for paving. One lane in each direction will remain available on the adjacent Mayor Bryan Baptiste Memorial Bridge.
Anahola: Single-lane closures are possible near Ioane Road and Kalalea Road, Sunday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for raised crosswalk installation.
Moloaʻa: Landscape maintenance will require possible single-lane closures near Kapuna Road, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Princeville to Hanalei: Single-lane closures are scheduled near Emmalani Place and Kumu Road, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for flashing beacon installation.
Hanalei: Landscape maintenance will require possible single-lane closures near Papio Place, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lumahai: A continuous, 24-hour northbound single-lane closure near Lumahaʻi Beach is scheduled Nov. 15–20 for emergency slope stabilization.
Additional overnight herbicide work is scheduled along Kūhiō Highway between Līhuʻe and Princeville on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 6:30 a.m.
Storm debris removal is also scheduled along Kūamoʻo Road (Route 580) in Wailua on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 11:30 a.m.
Motorists advised to plan ahead
HDOT reminds motorists that lane closure schedules are subject to change without notice, and all work is weather permitting.
Drivers are encouraged to allow additional travel time and exercise caution when approaching active work zones.
For the latest statewide roadwork schedules and an interactive map of closures, visit HDOT’s official roadwork website.
Source: Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Kauaʻi Lane Closures, Nov. 14–20, 2026.