Public Notice | March 2025

Cultural Impact Assessment: The Proposed Farrington Highway Widening Project

On behalf of WSP USA, Inc., ASM Affiliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment to inform an HRS, Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment being prepared for the Proposed Farrington Highway Widening project. The project is in Nānākuli, Lualualei Ahupuaʻa, Waiʻanae District, Island of Oʻahu. The proposed project seeks to widen a 1.4-mile stretch of Farrington Highway between Ulehawa Stream and Nānākuli Avenue. It is expected widening may impact the O.R.&L. right-of-way as well as informal beach parking.

ASM is seeking kamaʻāina familiar with the area’s cultural resources, customs, and practices. We also seek input regarding strategies to prevent or mitigate impacts on culturally valued resources or traditional customary practices. If you know of such information, contact Keely Toledo, ktoledo@asmaffiliates.com, (808) 766-4996.

National Historic Preservation Act Section 106

The State of Hawaiʻi HDOT and the Federal Highway Administration have developed a programmatic agreement to streamline 106 reviews of repair and maintenance to historic bridges. These projects will have no effect or no adverse effect to the historic property. There are several upcoming opportunities to participate.

1. Review the Documents and Provide Comments – The final draft has been merged into one document which can be downloaded from the SharePoint site: https://consorengcom.sharepoint.com/sites/HBPA. The documents are in the folder: Documents for Review and Comments/PA 4nd Draft (Jan2025)/. Register at the project website
   Once registered, you will receive a link to access the site. If you have any questions regarding this site, email info@consoreng.com for assistance.
2. Participate in the Public Meetings – HDOT and the FHWA will hold two public meetings on Thursday, March 13 at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Additionally, we will participate in the County Cultural Resource Commission meetings over the next two months (February and March) to present the final draft of the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Programmatic Agreement for Hawaiʻi Historic Bridge Program. Check the County Cultural Resource Commission websites for an agenda and information on how to join the meetings.
   • March 13, 9:00am – Zoom
   • March 13, 6:00pm – Zoom

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Pua Aiu at pua.aiu@hawaii.gov or 808-271-1605.