Millions for roads, other projects Kaua’i County will receive nearly $4 million in state funds for transportation and new public improvement projects throughout the island. The appropriation is part of $41.5 million Governor Ben Cayetano released during the first three
Millions for roads, other projects
Kaua’i County will receive nearly $4 million in state funds for transportation and new public improvement projects throughout the island.
The appropriation is part of $41.5 million Governor Ben Cayetano released during the first three months of this year to fund education, transportation and structural projects on Kaua’i, O’ahu, Maui and Big Island.
The funds to Kaua’i cover the cost of:
l $1.6 million for intersections improvements at Kalihiwai Road in Kilauea.
l $1.1 million for the preservation of views around the Lumahai Beach area in the North Shore area.
l $550,000 for the design of a runway apron at Lihu’e Airport and another $51,983 for the design of maintenance baseyard improvements at the airport.
l $327,000 for drainage improvements on Waimea Canyon Drive.
l $153,000 for guardrail and shoulder improvements along Kaumuali’i Highway.
Other major allotments went to the state Department of Transportation, including $1.3 million for construction of a ferry terminal in Honolulu Harbor, nearly $3 million for overseas terminal improvements at Honolulu International Airport, and $9.5 million for road and highway improvements.
Staff writer Lester Chang contributed to this report.
