NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC
PRESERVATION ACT OF 1966 AS AMENDED (2006)
PO’IPU– ROAD MULTI-MODAL IMPROVEMENTS
KO–LOA & WELIWELI AHUPUA’A, KONA MOKU, ISLAND OF KAUA’I
FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NUMBER: STP-0520(004)
MULTIPLE TAX MAP KEY

Notice is hereby given that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
and County of Kaua’i Department of Public Works propose multi-modal
improvements to Po’ipu– Road. This federally federal funded Kaua’i County
project is considered a federal action and undertaking, as defined by
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as
amended (2006). The proposed improvements and the Area of Potential
Effect (APE) will be primarily within the existing Po’ipu– Road right-of-way,
between Ko–loa Road and approximately 275 feet east of Keleka Road.
The APE measures approximately 45.64 acres along approximately 3.36
miles of roadway. The undertaking is anticipated to consist of a number
of roadway improvements including: replacement of stop controlled
intersections with roundabouts, pavement restriping, roadway resurfacing,
shoulder widening, construction of sidewalks, striping of pedestrian
crossings, improvements to accessible ramps and curbs, striping of bike
lanes, striping of additional parking areas, replacement or upgrades to
bus stops, vegetation removal, removal of trees that endanger life or
property, storm drainage improvements, replacement of roadway signage,
new roadway signage, and construction staging as needed. Roadway
resurfacing, shoulder widening, and construction of roundabouts and
sidewalks could extend up to 24 inches below surface. Roadway signage
could extend up to 36 inches below surface and guardrail replacement
could extend up to 42 inches below surface. Street light installation and
utility guy wire adjustments could extend up to 8 feet below surface and
drainage improvements could extend up to 10 feet below surface. All
improvements are located within the APE.
Pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA, Native Hawaiian Organizations
and Native Hawaiian descendants with ancestral, lineal, or cultural ties
to, cultural and historical property knowledge of and/or concerns for,
and cultural or religious attachment to the proposed project area are
requested to contact Kaua’i County. Other individuals and organizations
with demonstrated legal, economic, or historic preservation interest in the
undertaking are asked to contact Kaua’i County and share information you
may have on historical and cultural sites that you may have knowledge of
within the proposed APE. We welcome any information within 30 days of
notice.
Interested participants are requested to contact Ms. Christie Bagley,
DPW Project Manager, via email at cbagley@kauai.gov, or by U.S. Postal
Service to County of Kaua’i, Department of Public Works, Engineering
Division, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 275, Lihue, Hi 96766.
Please respond by March 19, 2021.