East Maui Waiohonu Bridge Replacement to Begin

Waiohonu, Photo by Wendy Osher.

By Wendy Osher

Work to replace the Waiohonu Bridge in East Maui begins tomorrow.

Work on the project is scheduled to run from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, with completion slated by March 6, 2013.

A public notice details project plans including demolition of the existing bridge and associated structures, constructing the replacement bridge and guard-walls, reconstructing pavement areas, installing water lines, signage, and pavement markers.

Plans also call for the removal of a detour road and temporary stream crossing structure, as well as restoration of properties to existing conditions.

A notice to bidders had placed the estimated construction cost at between $1 million and $5 million.

The $2.66 million contract was awarded to Global Specialty Contractors, Inc. out of Honolulu.

Waiohonu Bridge. Courtesy photo County of Maui, Rod Antone.

Waiohonu, Photo by Wendy Osher.