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Hawaii's Highway Restoration Aims for 2027 Completion

1/21/2025

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In Lower Puna, Hawaii, the restoration of Highway 137 and Pohoiki Road is making strides after the devastating 2018 Kilauea eruption, which buried 32 miles of vital roads. With a $50 million investment, these projects aim to revive connections within the community and enhance travel, set to be completed by early 2027, largely funded by federal support.

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Story summary

In Lower Puna, Hawaii, the restoration of Highway 137 and Pohoiki Road is making strides after the devastating 2018 Kilauea eruption, which buried 32 miles of vital roads. With a $50 million investment, these projects aim to revive connections within the community and enhance travel, set to be completed by early 2027, largely funded by federal support.