Kauai state - kaumualii highway emergency slope stabilization, vicinity of maha road (P, C)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $716,927.41 to the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation on June 4, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support emergency slope stabilization work on Kaumualii Highway in the vicinity of Maha Road on Kauai. This project grant specifically addresses critical slope stabilization needs resulting from flooding damage in the region. The funding enables the state transportation agency to execute urgent infrastructure repairs and stabilization measures to restore safe highway conditions and prevent further degradation of this critical transportation corridor.

This award reflects the FHWA's commitment to supporting state-administered highway infrastructure projects that address both routine and emergency preservation needs. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for highway improvements, preservation, and safety enhancements across the nation. By funding this emergency slope stabilization project, the FHWA enables Hawaii DOT to maintain critical transportation infrastructure connectivity and public safety standards across the Hawaiian islands in response to weather-related infrastructure damage.

Project description

Emergency slope stabilization due to flooding in kauai