The County of Kauai held a blessing ceremony in Koloa on Tuesday to mark the start of the Poipu Road Safety and Mobility Project, a major infrastructure effort aimed at improving safety and accessibility along one of South Kauai’s busiest corridors.

Key features of the project include three new roundabouts, continuous bicycle lanes, new sidewalks, crosswalks, bus stops with shelters, and turn-only lanes to enhance safety and mobility for all roadway users.

Sidewalks will be continuous on at least one side of the full length of Poipu Road, connecting Koloa Elementary School to many residences including Koae Makana Affordable Housing, and connecting resorts in Poipu to restaurants and other businesses. Continuous bike lanes will run the full length of Poipu Road, with the exception of the

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