CONTRACT VALUE: $32 million
Upper Pohoiki Road / Leilani Avenue / Lower Pohoiki Road
FEMA-4366-DR-HI Project #46851 PW00055/53
County Job No. E-4523A
Project Overview
This federally funded infrastructure recovery project restores critical roadways in the Puna District of Hawai‘i Island that were inundated by lava during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption. The reconstruction of Upper Pohoiki Road, Leilani Avenue, and Lower Pohoiki Road reestablishes essential access for residents, emergency services, and local businesses.
Administered by the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works and supported by FEMA Disaster Recovery Project #46851, this effort is a key component of long-term community resilience and economic revitalization.
Project Details
- Total Length: Approximately 4.5 miles
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Contract Amount: $32 million
- Location: Puna District, Hawai‘i Island
- Funding Source: FEMA Disaster Recovery Grant
- Scope of Work:
- Biological surveys and environmental compliance
- Lava removal and site demolition
- Roadway grading and asphalt paving
- Pavement striping and signage
- Waterline installation and utility coordination
Community Impact
This project restores vital transportation links and supports the recovery of communities affected by the 2018 eruption. By reconnecting homes, farms, and cultural sites, it enhances safety, mobility, and economic opportunity across the region.
