HONOLULU (KHON2) — As rain covers the island of Kauai, many roads and businesses are closing as conditions affect the island more and more.
A community-run shelter is open at Hale Halawai in Hanalei due to heavy rain and the partial closure of Kuhio Highway.
Here is what closed:
- Kuhio Highway, near Hanalei Bridge, is closed due to flowing, according to the Kauai Police Department.
- Due to lightning in the area, Kekaha Landfill is closed until further notice
- Green waste service is closed at the Lihue Refuse Transfer Station
- Puhi Metals on Puhi Road is closed due to lightning and heavy rain as well
- Hauaala Road near the Keapana Bridge is closed
Other areas being impacted by the weather are:
- Kekaha Road near the post office is flooded
- Boulders reported on a portion of Kokee Road
- Awawa Road in Hanapēpē Valley has reports of debris near bridges
- Ōma‘o Road reports of downed tree
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For more information, visit the NWS website. You can also call Kauai Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1800.
UPDATE: Kuhio Highway is now open.
