Single lane closures on Koolau Road begin today, expect daytime delays
The Department of Public Works and contractor Maui Kupono Builders are conducting road repaving on Koolau Road in Kīlauea, and single lane closures will be in effect from December 3 to 19 during daytime hours. Local residents should plan extra travel time, use alternate routes where possible, and follow directions from flaggers at the work zone.
The Department of Public Works and Maui Kupono Builders are carrying out repaving work along Koolau Road in Kīlauea, and single lane closures are in effect from December 3 through December 19, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. Flaggers will be positioned at the work zone to manage traffic and maintain a steady flow while crews complete pavement repairs.
The closures are intended to improve roadway conditions, but they will affect regular travel patterns for commuters, school transportation, local deliveries, and visitors to north shore communities. Motorists should allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes to avoid delays during daytime work hours. Emergency vehicles and utility crews will coordinate with the contractor as needed to maintain essential services during the repaving operation.
A map of the road closure along Koolau Road accompanies the work announcement and can help drivers plan trips around the active work zone. For questions or additional information contact Maui Kupono Builders at 808 369 1800 or Todd Ozaki at 808 241 4845. Residents and businesses near the work zone may experience intermittent noise, dust, and temporary restricted access to driveways while crews operate milling and repaving equipment.
The timing of the project during daylight hours aims to limit disruption to nighttime activities and to allow crews to work under safer visibility conditions. Weather permitting language reflects the region's variable winter weather, which can delay paving operations if conditions become unsafe or if asphalt cannot be properly set.
Local officials urge patience and cooperation while the Department of Public Works completes this maintenance, noting that improved pavement will enhance safety and drainage along Koolau Road. Adjust travel plans accordingly, follow flagger directions in the work zone, and use the provided phone numbers for specific concerns or to report urgent issues related to the repaving work.
