SENATE VICE PRESIDENT MICHELLE N. KIDANI THANKS GOVERNOR FOR RELEASING $1,500,000 IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR INTERSTATE ROUTE H-1 KUNIA INTERCHANGE ON OʻAHU

HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI – Senate Vice President Michelle N. Kidani (District 18 – Mililani Town, Waipiʻo Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, portion of Waipahu, Village Park, Royal Kunia) announced that Governor Josh Green has released $1,500,000 in Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding to support preliminary engineering and environmental studies for the modernization and expansion of the Interstate RouteH-1 Kunia Interchange on Oʻahu.

The funding will support efforts to evaluate potential improvements to the Kunia Interchange, a key corridor serving Central Oʻahu. The project will help identify long-term solutions to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and better accommodate the needs of residents and commuters across the area.

The Kunia Interchange has long been recognized as a critical access point for surrounding communities, including Mililani, Waipiʻo, Waikele, and Royal Kunia. Planned upgrades are expected to address ongoing congestion concerns and support future growth.“Mahalo to Governor Josh Green for releasing these funds. This is an important step forward in addressing long-needed improvements for our community, and I look forward to working together to advance this effort and deliver meaningful improvements for our residents.”

Governor Green noted that investments in infrastructure projects like this are essential to strengthening communities, improving safety, and supporting a more sustainable future for Hawaiʻi.

The release of these funds reflects continued collaboration between state leaders to address critical infrastructure needs and build a more resilient Hawaiʻi for future generations.