The construction of the Honolulu Rail Project is finally underway as crews brought forth a large drilling machine which will create holes for the pillars that will support the rail transit system. This portion of construction will be done by Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. and they will install approximately 350 columns between East Kapolei and Pearl Highlands.
Opponents to the rail project have argued that the Honolulu Rail Project should not begin construction until the Federal Transit Authority commits to giving the city $1.55 billion of federal money. These critics state that without this federal aid, the project will not be completed. It should also be noted that there has also a lawsuit filed against the rail project in an attempt to halt construction.
It is anticipated that the Honolulu Rail Project, which will stretch from East Kapolei to the Ala Moana Shopping Center, will be completed in 2019.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 4-24-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
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