HI SR65

Urges the County of Maui and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize and expedite planning, funding, and construction of a permanent replacement for the Kulanihakoi Bridge in South Maui.

The Kulanihakoi Bridge, originally constructed in 1911 from reinforced concrete box culverts and paved in the 1930s, is now 114 years old and deteriorating.

Replacement plans initiated in 2018 faced delays due to flood development regulations prohibiting proposed temporary road crossings, requiring project redesign.

Directs the County of Maui and Army Corps of Engineers to engage with local communities and stakeholders to ensure the new bridge design addresses environmental concerns, cultural significance, and community needs.

Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division Commander, Director of Transportation, Mayor of the County of Maui, and Chairperson of the Maui County Council.