Kauai state - kaumualii highway intersection improvements, vicinity of maluhia road, phase 2

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $4,152,299.33 on August 14, 2025, to the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund Phase 2 of the Kauai State Kaumualii Highway Intersection Improvements project in the vicinity of Maluhia Road. The project deliverables include highway widening to extend acceleration and storage lanes at the intersection, utility pole relocation, removal of existing guardrails, and installation of new guardrails at designated locations. These improvements are designed to enhance traffic flow, reduce queueing, and improve overall intersection safety for the traveling public.

This formula grant is administered through Hawaii's established transportation planning processes and represents the state's prioritized investment in critical highway infrastructure. The project scope encompasses both construction and protective infrastructure modifications necessary to accommodate expanded traffic capacity while maintaining safety standards at this key intersection on Kauai's transportation network.

Project description

CON for widening kaumualii highway at the vicinity of maluhia road to extend the acceleration and storage lanes leading to enhanced traffic flow, reduced queueing, and improvements to overall safety at the intersection. Widening will require relocating the utility poles, removing existing guardrails, and installing new guardrails at specific locations.