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Hawai’i will spend $55 million to rehabilitate a river bridge in Honolulu. The Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will put the project out for bid in fall 2026, with construction expected to begin in spring 2027.
The project will reinforce the Wailuku River Bridge’s superstructure and foundation. The 70-year-old bridge is currently in poor condition and has needed emergency repairs several times in recent years. As part of the project, HDOT will use bolted connections to replace the superstructure with steel girders and grating.
Plans include removing two piers near the abutments that are not needed to support the bridge’s overall structure. To maintain structural support, the project will reconstruct the remaining two piers and reinforce them with drill shafts.
HDOT will widen the bridge to ensure that it is ADA accessible. In addition, the project will upgrade the bridge railings to meet current safety standards and focus on retaining the bridge’s historic features.
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