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Highways Modernization Plan: Kauai Projects

KAUAI

Kauai Projects Map (PDF)
Highways Modernization Plan Project List (PDF)
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SAFETY PROGRAMS
Project Reference # Project Title

Estimated Project Cost
(in millions)
BRIDGE PROGRAM
S3-401  Kuhio Highway, Waioli, Waipa & Waikoko Stream Bridges Replacement $30.000
S3-402 Bridge Rehabilitation, Replacement or Seismic Retrofit includes $19.528
S3-402A Kuhio Highway, Kapaia Bridge Replacement
S3-402B Kaumualii Highway, Omao Bridge Rehabilitation

Subtotal - Bridge Program $49.528



Kuhio Highway Hanalei Bridge
Slope stabilization projects are planned along Kuhio Highway to minimize
potential rockfall hazards on the north shore, including areas near the Hanalei Bridge.


ROCKFALL & SLOPE STABILIZATION PROGRAM
S4-401 Kuhio Highway, Slope Protection, Vicinity of Wainiha Bay $0.950
S4-402 Kuhio Highway Slope Stabilization, Vicinity of Hanalei Bridge $6.955
S4-403 Kuhio Highway Retaining Walls at Lumahai and Wainiha $4.740

Subtotal - Rockfall & Slope Stabilization Program $12.645



SHORELINE PROTECTION PROGRAM
S5-401 Kuhio Highway, Shoreline Protection, Vicinity of Hanalei Bay $2.300
S5-402 East Kauai, Shoreline Protection $10.000

Subtotal - Shoreline Protection Program $12.300



GUARDRAIL & SHOULDER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
S6-401 Guardrail and Shoulder Improvements $1.259

Subtotal - Guardrail & Shoulder Improvement Program $1.259




TOTAL - SAFETY PROGRAMS (10 projects) $75.732




Kaumualii Hwy Widening
Motorists will save time and money through a number of projects that will improve traffic flow,

including the widening of Kaumualii Highway near the Lihue Mill Bridge.


CONGESTION PROGRAMS
Project Reference # Project Title

Estimated Project Cost
(in millions)
CAPACITY PROGRAM
C1-401 Intersection Operational Improvements to Reduce Congestion $19.178
C1-402 Kapule Highway Widening, Kuhio Highway to Rice Street $2.000
C1-403 Puhi-Hanamaulu, Alternate Route $4.000
C1-404 Kuhio Highway Improvements, Hanamaulu to Kapaa, Phase I $2.000
C1-405 Kuhio Highway, Short Term Improvements, Kuamoo Road to Temporary Bypass Road $25.000
C1-406A Kaumualii Highway Widening, Vicinity of Lihue Mill Bridge to Kuhio Highway, Phase 1A-1 $20.300
C1-406B Kaumualii Highway Widening, Anonui Street to Kipu Road, Ph 1B $42.500

Subtotal - Capacity Program $114.978




TOTAL - CONGESTION PROGRAMS (7 projects) $114.978



Highway Potholes
Under the modernization plan, $72.7 million would be dedicated to system preservation projects
around Kauai, including road resurfacing, pothole repairs and drainage improvements.


SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAMS
Project Reference # Project Title

Estimated Project Cost
(in millions)
PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
P1-401 Pavement Preservation, Kauai $12.000

Subtotal - Pavement Preservation $12.000



REHABILITATION PROGRAM
P2-401 Waimea Canyon Drive/Kokee Road Improvements $0.600

Subtotal - Rehabilitation Program $0.600



DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
P3-401 Drainage Improvements $2.000

Subtotal - Drainage Improvement Program $2.000



SPECIAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
P6-401 Asphalt overlays, asphalt cold planing and paving (in-kind) and re-striping $39.000

Subtotal - Special Maintenance Program $39.000



OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
P7-401 Pavement sealing, pothole patching and crack filling $19.100

Subtotal - Special Maintenance Program $19.100




TOTAL - SYSTEMS PRESERVATION PROGRAM (5 projects) $72.700




TOTAL - KAUAI (22 projects) $263.410



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