REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY POLES AND LINES ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY AND OTHER HIGH-RISK CORRIDORS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the Hawaii Department of Transportation to work with utility companies to create a statewide plan for fixing or removing old and unsafe utility poles and lines along highways like Farrington Highway. The bill directs officials to assess infrastructure risks, prioritize areas with high traffic or wildfire danger, and establish clear processes for maintenance and funding. It requires the Department of Transportation to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027. This resolution does not mandate immediate spending or construction, but rather initiates a planning process to improve public safety and clarify responsibilities for aging utility infrastructure.