Poipu Road Construction Information
If you're planning a trip to Kauai don't worry about the Poipu construction. Instead, arm yourself with a little knowledge on construction in the Poipu Beach area so you can appreciate your Hawaiian dream vacation to its fullest. Poipu invites you to the idyllic south shore of the garden island of Kuai where officials carefully planned all road construction to avoid delays, noise and dust.
Though road construction often causes delays and the associated noise can deliver an annoying headache, Poipu road construction is easy to circumvent allowing you to maintain the perfect Hawaiian vacation head space.
Photo credit: HTJ
Funded by the Kukuiula Development Company as part of its re-zoning requirements for future development near the intersection of Poipu and Lawai Road, the first phase of roadway improvements, started in Spring 2007. All improvements will be complete by April 2008. Work hours for the project are 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
During the Poipu construction, detours and a temporary road will accommodate traffic to Koloa, Poipu and Kukuiula. All detours are clearly marked and appropriate traffic control devices and flag men are in place. No lane closures are anticipated during the Poipu construction project, although periodic, brief (one minute or less) stoppage of traffic may be necessary to allow for movement of construction vehicles. Motorists are advised to anticipate the briefest of delays.
Getting More Poipu Construction Information
For more information, please read the FAQ below or contact Gordon Evans with Jennings Pacific, LLC at 808-645-1088.
Poipu Construction FAQ
Q: What properties are the most effected by the Poipu construction?
A: Waikomo Stream Villas are effected and they're also rebuilding their parking lot. Waikomo Stream Villas are permitted to use streets under construction to access villas. Later in the Poipu construction project, a dive shop and grocery store will be effected.
Q: For what, exactly, is the Poipu construction?
A: Poipu construction is replacing an intersection with a roundabout and realigning lanes.
Q: What is the typical delay for Poipu construction?
A: Traffic will move slower but continues at “full flow” unless a construction vehicle enters or exits the site. Expect only a couple of minutes' delay at most.
Q: How's the noise? Is there much construction-related dust from the Poipu construction?
A: Road construction noise is minimal and crews take every precaution to minimize dust by regularly wetting all dirt.
Q: Which roads are used for Poipu construction detours?
A: Detours change a few times during the project. Depending on when you visit Poipu, Poipu Road traffic may be routed down Hooani and Kapii Roads, and then later in 2007, Poipu Road will reopen and there will be a temporary bypass road to prevent future detours. Click here for a Poipu construction area map.
Q: What can you tell me about the Poipu construction temporary roadway?
A: The temporary road will be one lane in each direction and will prevent delays.
Q: So there's really nothing to worry about regarding Poipu road construction?
A: Just what's in this article. Please note though that other, private development / construction projects are not part of this FAQ. Please check with your hotel for information on commercial development.