HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR022519DPWTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREKS. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mT MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
os
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 25, 2019
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
LYLE TABATA, DEPUTY COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4992
Fax (808) 241-6604
Second phase of construction for Li-hu`e Town Core Mobility and
Revitalization project to begin March 4 through June
LIHU`E — The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are
announcing that construction for the second phase of the Lliu`e Town Core Mobility and
Revitalization project will begin on March 4, on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, through
June, weather pending. Additionally, the first phase of construction continues for the Civic
Center to Convention Hall shared use path.
The scope of work for the second phase of construction will consist of road, sidewalk,
and parking construction activities on Eiwa Street and Umi Street, as well as pavement work of
the Pi`ikoi parking lot at the L-ihu`e Civic Center.
Dates of construction for this phase of the project are as follows, weather pending:
• Eiwa Street/Pi'ikoi Parking Lot Phase 1: March 4 to April 9, 2019
• Umi Street Sidewalk: March 11 to April 9, 2019
Pi`ikoi Parking Lot Phase 2: April 10 to May 23, 2019
• Pi`ikoi Parking Lot mill and pavement overlay: Mid -June of 2019
Eiwa Street pavement reconstruction: May 16 to the end of June 2019
Motorists are encouraged to allow for extra travel time when driving near the work areas
and to observe and follow all construction traffic controls. Please exercise caution when
commuting through the work areas.
This project is mostly funded from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic
Recovery (TIGER) program. In 2015, the County of Kauai was awarded this $15.1 million
TIGER grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The county is funding an additional $2
million for the project. TIGER grants are targeted investments for local communities that
increase safety, create jobs, and modernize the country's infrastructure.
The Llhu`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.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Clark at 808-292-4552 or visit
www.revitalizelihuetown.com. The project website will also include construction schedule
updates.
PHASE 2
%Alr%D n o=n