09-15-2014, 05:39 PM
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Originally posted by KathyH
PS. Another example of silliness being that one landowner won't allow the Puainako extension to connect with Hwy 11, and the County seems reluctant to initiate the process, so everyone using the best cross island route that cost so much to build -- gets to be dumped onto Komohana.
I hate to go off topic, but I need to correct some incorrect information posted by Kathy H. The first phase of the Puainako Street realignment project will go from Komohana Street to Kilauea Avenue.
The state will have to acquire the right of way from 33 landowners for this phase. However, this project is on hold as it stands now. The FY2014-2018 STIP doesn't include this project, as the HDOT has placed a higher priority on completing the final east side Daniel K. Inouye Highway phase.
The latter phase between m.m 5.3 and m.m 11 is being held up by three landowners, who own property in the vincinity of Country Club Estates and the Puainako Street Extension. The CFLHD/HDOT hopes to have the right of way acquired by September 2015.
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2012/1...t-project/
http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-ne...ities-list
On a side note, I suspect one of these three landowners is also holding up the conveyance of the Puainako Street Extension. The county was supposed to transfer this highway to the state over 10 years ago, but the county has been unable to secure additional right of way the state has requested.