9.17.2008
- KAILUA-KONA, HI - The
massive Queen Kaahumanu Highway
widening project is a tumult
of heavy machinery and construction
personnel at the busy intersection
of Palani Road and Queen Kaahumanu.
Phase One of this Hawaii DOT
road work, being done by Hawaiian
Dredging Construction Company,
commenced in January 2006, and
should be completed in December.
The project has been marked
by delays and confusion, and
has become a topic for debate
in this political season.
Phase Two of the project is
still in the midst of a convoluted
bid process and has yet to be
awarded. The three respondents
are Hawaiian Dredging, Goodfellow
Bros., and Kiewit Pacific. A
"best and final offer"
process should be completed
by November 2008.
