Raised crosswalk installations on Kūhiō and Kaumualiʻi Highways rescheduled due to storms

LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi - The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users of the installation of two raised crosswalks; one on Kūhiō Highway in Anahola, and one on Kaumualiʻi Highway in Lāwaʻi.

This will require a single-lane closure in one direction at a time. These installations were originally scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 6, through Friday, Sept. 11. Due to the impacts of this year's severe storms, work was rescheduled for Sundays through Fridays, from Sunday, Nov. 8, to early December, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Work will begin in Anahola then move to Lāwaʻi.

The raised crosswalk in Anahola will be installed between Ioane Road and Kalalea Road. In Lāwaʻi it will be installed between Piko Road and Akemāmā Road.

The Anahola raised crosswalk will help the high number of bus patrons cross the highway safely. Between April 23 - 27, 2026, there were 380 instances of vehicles traveling above 60 mph, well over the 35-mph speed limit.

A study found the Lāwaʻi area to have a high number of bus patrons crossing the road where the raised crosswalk will be installed. Speed was also a factor in the installation decision, with 85% of motorists going over the 35-mph speed limit.

HDOT is installing traffic-calming devices, including raised crosswalks, speed tables and speed humps, to promote pedestrian safety by providing drivers a physical reminder to reduce their speed. For additional information on existing and planned speed humps or raised crosswalks, visit the HDOT Safety Improvement Map at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/safety-map/

Work is weather permitting. For weekly lane closure information visit the website at, https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/kauai/

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