Emergency water line repairs close Kuhio Highway lane in Kapaa

KAPA‘A (HawaiiNewsNow) – An emergency water line repair closed one southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway in Kapaʻa on Tuesday.

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The closure was initially reported at 10:30 a.m. affecting the stretch between Uhelekawawa Canal Bridge and Hoi Road, near Safeway and Ross Dress for Less.

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The Kauaʻi Department of Water is currently working on repairs.

The department said 1:45 p.m. crews discovered a second leak in the line.

Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra travel time.

Traffic control personnel and flaggers are directing traffic in the area.

For more information, call the Kauaʻi Department of Water at (808) 245-5455.