URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO PRIORITIZE AND EXPEDITE THE PLANNING, FUNDING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT FOR THE KULANIHAKOI BRIDGE.

This Senate Resolution (SR 65) urges Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize and accelerate planning, funding, and construction of a permanent replacement for Maui's aging Kulanihakoi Bridge. The bridge, built in 1911 with deteriorating concrete culverts, currently relies on temporary structures that face regulatory challenges and safety concerns. The resolution requests collaboration with communities to ensure the new bridge meets safety, environmental, and cultural needs without mandating specific actions or funding. (Note: As a non-binding resolution, it does not alter laws or allocate funds.)