Night work continues for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project

LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW) and its contractor Alpha Inc. are advising motorists that night work with alternating one-lane closures will continue in the Līhuʻe area through all of February 2026, weekdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project. The affected area is Kūhiō Highway, from Kali Road to Ahukini Road. 

Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Night Work Schedule for February 2026:
Sunday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
Monday 9 p.m. to Tuesday 5 a.m.
Tuesday 9 p.m. to Wednesday 5 a.m.
Wednesday 9 p.m. to Thursday 5 a.m.
Thursday 9 p.m. to Friday 5 a.m.

During the specified days and times, a two-lane closure will be in effect through the affected area of Kūhiō Highway. Residents, pedestrians, and motorists are advised to follow the directions of flaggers and obey posted signs.

The night work and lane closures are necessary to continue work on the replacement of water mainlines for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project.  This project involves the replacement of aging watermain infrastructure to meet current Water System Standards, including fire flow requirements. Noise, vibration, dust, and other occurrences typical of a construction site are expected during this project, as well as occasional water service shutdowns.  

For more information, please contact Noah Carter of Alpha Inc. at 808-866-6042 or Scott Suga of the Department of Water at 808-245-5411.  You may also email publicrelations@kauaiwater.org