Single-lane closures on Ala Kinoiki Road in Kōloa Feb. 11 to 13

The Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works and contractor The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions announced single lane closures on a portion of Ala Kinoiki Road in Kōloa, in the vicinity of Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11–13, 2026, weather permitting. The work is intended to allow crews to trim trees along the roadside and is being positioned as a safety measure ahead of the scheduled work.

"The lane closures are necessary for the public’s safety and to allow The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions to conduct tree trimming operations along the roadway," the county said. The closures will be limited to a single lane at a time rather than a full road shutdown, and flaggers will direct traffic through the work area. "Please make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary lane closures, use alternate routes, and allow extra time to get to destinations. During this time, no parking will be allowed in the work zones. Flaggers will be positioned at the work zone to direct traffic."

The county posted the notice as a media release on February 06, 2026. Officials have emphasized the work is weather dependent and could be postponed if conditions are unsafe. For residents and motorists, the most immediate impacts will be slower travel through the Kōloa corridor during daytime hours and the temporary loss of curbside parking within marked work zones.

The announcement provides two direct contacts for questions: The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions at 808-720-7748 and the Kaua‘i County Roads Division main office at 808-241-4847. Those numbers are the county-designated points of contact for scheduling questions, traffic concerns, or updates in case of weather-related changes.

The press release does not specify exact start and end points along Ala Kinoiki Road or whether parking restrictions will be enforced by citation or towing, leaving residents unclear about the precise footprint of the work zone. County communications and contractors are the responsible institutions for clearing up those operational details; callers to the listed numbers can request more granular information.

For the Kōloa community, the closures underscore the routine intersection of public-safety maintenance and everyday travel. Motorists planning errands, work commutes, or delivery routes through the area should build extra time into trips, consider alternate routes, and contact the numbers provided for the latest updates. The county and contractor will issue changes if weather or operational needs require rescheduling.