$820,000 FOR HANA HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS We are fortunate that no one was injured in this weekend’s mudslide on Hana Highway. It is imperative that we start work immediately to prevent these disasters now that the governor has released the funds. My colleagues and I secured funding for rockfall mitigation to prevent disasters such as the mudslide this weekend. Half a million will to go towards removing unstable rock and boulders, installing retaining mesh and anchors, and cutting and vegetating slopes. Additionally, the Hana Highway Bridge Preservation Plan will receive $320,000 to determine the disposition of existing bridges along the highway. As a historic highway, the existing infrastructure is aging and requires maintenance to ensure that the bridges are both safe and maintains the original character of the historic highway. These safety enhancements will go a long way in preventing disasters and improving the flow of traffic for our residents who depend on these roads to go to work, school, and spend time with family and friends.
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 07:48:52 +0000