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BERNARDP. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 26, 2018
LYLE TABATA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4996
Fax (808) 241-6604
First phase of construction for Lihu`e Town Core Mobility and
Revitalization project to begin first week of November
LIHU'E — The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are
announcing that the first phase of construction for the Lihu'e Town Core Mobility and
Revitalization project is set to begin the first week of November, on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to
5:30 p.m.
The scope of work will consist of construction of the Civic Center to Convention Hall
Path that will be located between the War Memorial Convention Hall on Hardy Street and the
Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary School campus parking lot in the vicinity of 'Umi Street.
"We thank the public for your patience and understanding, as construction for this long-
awaited project is set to begin," said Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. "The is the first step to
revitalizing the heart of L-ihu'e and creating alternative modes of transportation for everyone."
This phase of the project is expected to be completed by mid -December of this year.
Motorists in the area are encouraged to allow for extra travel time when driving near the
work area and observe and follow all construction traffic controls. Please exercise caution when
commuting through this area.
This project is funded in part from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic
Recovery (TIGER) program. In 2015, the County of Kaua'i was awarded this $15.1 million grant
from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The county will fund an additional $2 million to the
project. TIGER grants are targeted investments for local communities that increase safety,
create jobs, and modernize the country's infrastructure.
The I_ihu'e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization project includes streetscape
improvements, development of a transit hub, new and expanded sidewalks, a shared -use path,
improved bus stops and bike facilities, safer pedestrian crossings, and dedicated on -street
parking.
The I_Thu'e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization project is part of Mayor Carvalho's
Holo Holo 2020 vision.
The vision calls for all organizations, businesses, residents and visitors on Kaua'i to be
part of creating an island that is sustainable, values the native culture, has a thriving and healthy
economy, cares for all — keiki to kupuna — and has a responsible and user-friendly local
government.
To see the complete list of Holo Holo 2020 projects, please go to the county website,
www. kauai.gov.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Clark at 808-292-4552 or visit
www.revitalizelihuetown.com.
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