08-14-2008, 02:47 AM
I also have heard, and believe it to be true, that the Federal Highway Administration will pay 100% of roundabout construction costs.
As I recall from the State STIP budget the DOT is spending $2.2 Million to install a signal at S. Kulani on Hwy. 11. Seems astounding to me.
If just the signals cost around $2 million each then the $60 million for Hwy. 130 won't last long.
If it's true that the Feds would pay 100% of roundabouts the perhaps that would free up cash for other improvements like PMAR.
Hwy. 130 and PMAR are related. If the first phase of PMAR (Hilo to HPP) was constructed then pressure on Hwy. 130 would be greatly reduced.
As I recall from the State STIP budget the DOT is spending $2.2 Million to install a signal at S. Kulani on Hwy. 11. Seems astounding to me.
If just the signals cost around $2 million each then the $60 million for Hwy. 130 won't last long.
If it's true that the Feds would pay 100% of roundabouts the perhaps that would free up cash for other improvements like PMAR.
Hwy. 130 and PMAR are related. If the first phase of PMAR (Hilo to HPP) was constructed then pressure on Hwy. 130 would be greatly reduced.
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