HON CTY - traffic signals at various locations, phase 19- WAI'alae avenue at 16TH avenue, moanalua road at ualo street (P)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $480,940 to the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 15, 2025, to support traffic signal infrastructure improvements in Honolulu County. The project, designated as Phase 19 of the county's ongoing traffic signal modernization initiative, encompasses the installation of new traffic control signals at the intersection of Moanalua Road and Ualo Street, along with the upgrade of existing traffic signal infrastructure at Waialae Avenue and 16th Avenue to include a dedicated left turn lane. Work is scheduled for completion by February 25, 2028.

This award reflects the FHWA's commitment to funding safety improvements and transportation infrastructure enhancements through formula-based allocations to states. Traffic signal modernization projects such as this one are eligible activities under the Highway Planning and Construction program, which supports the construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and related infrastructure across the United States. As a formula grant administered through Hawaii's state transportation planning process, this funding enables the state DOT to advance critical safety and traffic management improvements that enhance multimodal connectivity and pedestrian safety at key intersections throughout the Hawaiian islands.

Project description

Install new traffic control signals at moanalua road & ualo street and upgrade existing installation at waialae avenue & 16TH avenue (left turn lane)