By Staff Reports
(KŌLOA) – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from Dec. 21 to Dec. 24.
Multiple sections of Kōloa Road between Ōma‘o Road and Piko Road will be under single-lane closures for shoulder construction and pavement work, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition, restriping work is scheduled on Maluhia Road under a single-lane closure from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
One lane of alternating traffic will be maintained during these closures, and flaggers will be positioned to assist motorists. Traffic delays may occur during these closures, so please plan ahead. Motorists are advised to follow all traffic control signs and personnel.
Dates and times are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.
Given the intensity of the work on Kōloa Road, eastbound motorists from the West Side, Kalāheo, or Lāwa‘i are recommended to take Kaumuali‘i Highway to Maluhia Road to access Kōloa and Po‘ipū.
As a reminder, Ōma‘o Road is a narrow residential road that is not intended to be used as a detour route and not designed for high volumes of traffic or truck traffic. The speed limit is 25 mph for the entire length of Ōma‘o Road and through trucks are prohibited.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Michael Jauch at 808-278-8403 or Ryan Moura at 808-298-2431.