Emergency Road Closure on Wawae Road Affects Kalāheo Commuters

The Kauai County Department of Public Works announced an emergency single lane and full road closure along a portion of Wawae Road in Kalāheo on November 11, 2025, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., weather permitting. The work will be carried out by the contractor The Cutting Edge Land Clearing Solutions to trim and remove trees deemed hazardous because they are hanging above the roadway. County officials said the closures are necessary to protect motorists, pedestrians and workers during the operation.

During the scheduled work no parking will be allowed in the work zones and flaggers will be positioned to direct traffic. The county release included a map of the closure and media contact information for the County Public Information Office. For more information residents can contact The Cutting Edge Land Clearing Solutions at 808 720 7748 or the Roads Division Main Office at 808 241 4847 or by email at koku@kauai.gov.

The closure will affect commuters, school related transportation, service deliveries and local businesses along Wawae Road. Motorists should allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes for the morning period on November 11. The Roads Division notice urges residents to make appropriate arrangements to accommodate the closures and to avoid parking in the designated work zones to prevent delays or vehicle relocations.

Institutionally the event highlights routine responsibilities for the Department of Public Works and the Roads Division to manage roadside vegetation and maintain safe travel corridors. The county frequently contracts specialized firms for tree trimming and removal when work requires traffic control and equipment that county crews may not be able to provide on short notice. Advance notification in the form of a press release and an included map is intended to improve transparency and give residents time to plan.

For community members concerned about access for emergency services, deliveries, or other time sensitive needs the county notification system offers direct contacts for the contractor and Roads Division. Residents and businesses are advised to review the closure map, plan alternate routes if possible and reach out to the provided phone numbers or email address for clarifications. The county will proceed with the work only if weather conditions allow, and any changes to the schedule will be communicated through the same channels.