12:50 p.m. Update: NR 10-01-26 (Kūhiō Highway Near Hanalei Bridge Closed Due to Flooding)

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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
*REIKO MATSUYAMA*, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2026






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Kaua'i Police

COUNTY OF KAUA'I

KAUA'I POLICE DEPARTMENT

RUDY TAI - CHIEF OF POLICE

(808) 241-1900



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*12:50 p.m. Update:* Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Bridge is now open. Motorists are advised to continue to drive with caution and remain alert for wet or hazardous road conditions.

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Kūhiō Highway Near Hanalei Bridge Closed Due to Flooding

HANALEI – Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Bridge is now closed due to flooding.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area, use caution, and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways or around road-closure barricades.

There is currently no estimated time for reopening. Updates will be provided as conditions change and it is determined safe to reopen the roadway.

For non-emergencies, please call Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Call 911 only in the event of an emergency.

Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

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