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Hawai‘i Allocates $2.5 Million for Puna Traffic Solutions

4/29/2025

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Hawai‘i lawmakers have allocated $1.5 million for the Puna Makai Alternate Route Study and $1 million for the Puna Mauka Study, aiming to enhance access and alleviate traffic woes in Puna. Rep. Greggor Illagan stressed the urgency of establishing safe routes, particularly during emergencies, as Highway 130 remains the sole major access road.

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Hawai‘i lawmakers have allocated $1.5 million for the Puna Makai Alternate Route Study and $1 million for the Puna Mauka Study, aiming to enhance access and alleviate traffic woes in Puna. Rep. Greggor Illagan stressed the urgency of establishing safe routes, particularly during emergencies, as Highway 130 remains the sole major access road.