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A $15.5 million project aims to replace the structurally deficient Waikakoi and South Wailua Bridges on the Hana Highway to meet modern standards. The new bridges will maintain the scenic character while improving grading, drainage, and roadway approaches. The South Wailua Bridge is located near Wailua Falls, a popular location for photos for visitors and tourists to the area.The Department of Public Works is collaborating with the state Department of Transportation, with funding from the Federal Highway Administration. HDR Inc. is the project consultant providing further details of the environmental assessment.
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The Waikakoi Bridge on Hana Highway is structurally deficient and would be replaced by a new bridge built to modern standards, according to a draft environmental assessment. PC: Screen grab from draft environmental assessment
A project to replace two structurally deficient bridges along Hāna Highway has moved a critical step closer to construction.
Project scope and public safety focus
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The project, estimated to cost $15.5 million, involves replacing the Waikakoi Bridge (at Milepost 45.4 over Waikakoi Stream) and the South Wailua Bridge (at Milepost 44.6 over Honolewa Stream).
The South Wailua Bridge is located near Wailua Falls, a popular photo spot for visitors. The new bridges will be of a similar size, scale and design to the current structures, maintaining the scenic character of the highway.
Managing traffic during construction
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The overall scope of work also includes necessary improvements to grading, drainage and roadway approaches at both bridge sites. The Department of Public Works is coordinating the effort with the state Department of Transportation. Funding is being provided through the Federal Highway Administration.
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Further details regarding the final environmental assessment may be obtained from the project consultant, HDR Inc.
Brian Perry
Brian Perry worked as a staff writer and editor at The Maui News from 1990 to 2018. Before that, he was a reporter at the Pacific Daily News in Agana, Guam. From 2019 to 2022, he was director of communications in the Office of the Mayor.
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