New Airport Loop Road and Pu’unene to Hana Hwy road:
Note: very different from the last airport EIS in 1997
Maui News writes: “The funds are earmarked for the second phase of the Kahului Airport access road. In January, Gov. Neil Abercrombie released funds for the first phase, from Puunene Avenue to Hana Highway. Work is expected to begin in late summer.
The funds the governor released last week are for the next phase that runs from Hana Highway, about 770 feet on the Paia side of the Dairy Road intersection, to the new “Airport Loop Road.” The new road will bring drivers straight into the terminal area, as opposed to the current curving entrance off of Keolani Place…”
Read the rest at: Maui News Sunday, March 3, 2013
Dramatic changes ahead for Kahului Airport
By LEE IMADA – Managing Editor