Report Title:
Transportation; Highway Modernization; CIP Appropriation
Description:
Makes appropriation for various capital improvement projects for the highway modernization program of the Department of Transportation. Effective July 1, 2009. (SD1)
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TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2009 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The department of transportation is authorized to issue highway revenue bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized by the General Appropriations Act of 2009, and for the purposes of this Act, designated to be financed by revenue bond funds with the debt service to be paid from special funds.
SECTION 2. The department of transportation shall be authorized to expend funds for the pursuit of the projects and programs listed below. Accounting of the appropriations by the department of accounting and general services shall be based on the projects as the projects are listed in this section. Several related or similar projects may be combined into a single project if the combination is advantageous or convenient for implementation; and provided further that the total cost of the projects thus combined shall not exceed the total of the sum specified for the projects separately. (The amount after each cost element and the total funding for each project listed in this part are in thousands of dollars.)
1. SAFETY PROGRAM - Strategic highway safety program: Seven emphasis areas of the strategic highway safety plan that will reduce the number and severity of traffic-related injuries and deaths on Hawaii's roadways.
(A) Putting the brakes on aggressive driving.
Total funding $10,000
(B) Combating impaired driving.
Total funding $5,000
(C) Protecting vehicle occupants.
Total funding $2,000
(D) Safeguarding pedestrians and bicyclists.
Total funding $6,000
(E) Ensuring motorcycle and moped safety.
Total funding $1,000
(F) Building safer roadways by design.
Total funding $89,000
(G) Improving data and safety management systems.
Total funding $3,000
2. SAFETY PROGRAM - Highway safety improvement program: Safety improvements statewide in which scope may include, but is not limited to, intersection channelization, installation of milled rumble strips on centerline and shoulders, superelevation assessment along entire segment, pavement markings, and signing.
Total funding $43,294
3. SAFETY PROGRAM - Bridge program: Bridge program includes bridge replacement, rehabilitation, widening, repair, lead abatement and inspection; seismic retrofit and tunneling.
(A) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, Hoolapa Stream (Nanahu) Bridge replacement: design and construct Hoolapa Stream (Nanahu) Bridge replacement on Kamehameha Highway.
Total funding $10,000
(B) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, Makaua Stream Bridge rehabilitation: design and construct Makaua Stream Bridge rehabilitation on Kamehameha Highway.
Total funding $5,000
(C) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, Waikane Stream Bridge rehabilitation: design and construct Waikane Stream Bridge rehabilitation on Kamehameha Highway.
Total funding $5,000
(D) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, Kalauoa Springs Stream Bridge replacement: design and construct Kalauoa Springs Stream Bridge replacement on Kamehameha Highway.
Total funding $10,000
(E) Oahu - Bridge, rehabilitation, replacement or seismic retrofit includes design, right of way and construction for rehabilitation, replacement and seismic retrofit of bridges at various locations. Interstate H-1, H-2, and H-3 structures Kalanianaole Highway, Inaole Stream Bridge, Waimanalo Kamehameha Highway, Waiahole Bridge replacement Kamehameha Highway, Kaipapau Stream Bridge rehabilitation Kamehameha Highway, Kawela Stream Bridge replacement/rehabilitation Kamehameha Highway, Makaha Bridges #3 and #3A replacement Kamehameha Highway, Kaluanui Stream Bridge replacement.
Total funding $134,355
(F) Hawaii Belt Road, Hilea Stream Bridge replacement: design and construct Hilea Stream Bridge replacement on Hawaii Belt Road.
Total funding $20,000
(G) Hawaii - Bridge, rehabilitation, replacement, or seismic retrofit includes design, right-of-way and construction for rehabilitation, replacement and seismic retrofit of bridges at various locations. Hawaii Belt Road, Pahoehoe Stream Bridge replacement Kawaihae Road, Waiaka Stream Bridge replacement and realignment of approaches.
Total funding $6,420
(H) Maui - Kula Highway, Kaipoioi Stream Bridge rehabilitation: design and construction for Kaipoioi Stream Bridge rehabilitation on Kula Highway.
Total funding $5,000
(I) Maui - Hana Highway, bridge preservation plan: plan for preservation of bridges on Hana Highway.
Total funding $1,500
(J) Maui - Hana Highway, structural strengthening of various bridges.
Total funding $2,500
(K) Maui - Hana Highway, Mokulehua Stream Bridge rehabilitation/replacement: design and construct for Mokulehua Stream Bridge rehabilitation/replacement on Hana Highway.
Total funding $7,000
(L) Maui - Hana Highway, Kopiliula Stream Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement: design and construct for Kopiliula Stream Bridge replacement on Hana Highway.
Total funding $9,000
(M) Molokai - Kamehameha Highway V, Kamiloloa Stream Bridge rehabilitation: design and construct Kamiloloa Stream Bridge rehabilitation on Kamehameha Highway V.
Total funding $5,000
(N) Maui - Bridge, rehabilitation, replacement or seismic retrofit includes design, right-of-way and construction for rehabilitation, replacement and seismic retrofit of bridges at various locations. Waiehu Beach Road, Iao Stream Bridge rehabilitation Honoapiilani Highway, Honolua Bridge replacement Kamehameha V Highway, Kawela Stream Bridge replacement, Molokai Kamehameha V Highway, Makakupaia Stream Bridge replacement, Molokai.
Total funding $17,520
(O) Kauai - Kuhio Highway, Waioli, Waipa and Waikoko Stream Bridges replacement: design and construct Waioli, Waipa and Waikoko Stream Bridges replacement on Kuhio Highway.
Total funding $30,000
(P) Kauai - Bridge, rehabilitation, replacement or seismic retrofit includes design, right-of-way and construction for rehabilitation, replacement and seismic retrofit of bridges at various locations. Kuhio Highway, Kapaia Bridge replacement Kaumualii Highway, Omao Bridge rehabilitation.
Total Funding $19,528
(Q) Statewide - Bridge inspection and appraisal: bridge inspection and appraisal at various bridges statewide.
Total funding $18,000
4. SAFETY PROGRAM - Rockfall and slope stabilization program
(A) Oahu - Rockfall protection (Haleiwa, Kahuku, Pali Highway): design and construct rockfall protection for Haleiwa, Kahuku and the Pali Highway areas.
Total funding $16,760
(B) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1, School Street on-ramp retaining wall replacement: construct School Street on-ramp retaining wall replacement.
Total funding $8,000
(C) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, rockfall protection, vicinity of Wahiawa Town: design and construct rockfall protection on Kamehameha Highway in the vicinity of Wahiawa Town.
Total funding $5,000
(D) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, rockfall protection, vicinity of North Shore: design and construct rockfall protection on Kamehameha Highway in the vicinity of North Shore.
Total funding $5,000
(E) Hawaii - Hawaii Belt Road, rockfall protection phase I and II: construct rockfall protection on Hawaii Belt Road.
Total funding $16,000
(F) Hawaii - Hawaii Belt Road, rockfall protection at various locations: design and construct rockfall protection on Hawaii Belt Road at various locations.
Total funding $20,000
(G) Maui - Hana Highway slope stabilization and Honoapiilani Highway rockfall protection: plans for Hana Highway slope stabilization and Honoapiilani Highway rockfall protection.
Total funding $500
(H) Kauai - Kuhio Highway, slope protection, vicinity of Wainiha Bay: design and construct Kuhio Highway slope protection in the vicinity of Wainiha Bay.
Total funding $950
(I) Kauai - Kuhio Highway slope stabilization, vicinity of Hanalei Bridge: construct Kuhio Highway slope stabilization in the vicinity of Hanalei Bridge.
Total funding $6,955
(J) Kauai - Kuhio Highway retaining walls at Lumahai and Wainiha: plan, design and construct retaining walls at Lumahai and Wainiha.
Total funding $4,740
(K) Statewide - Rockfall and slope stabilization inspection: rockfall and slope stabilization inspection at various locations statewide.
Total funding $9,000
5. SAFETY PROGRAM - Shoreline protection program
(A) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, shoreline protection, vicinity of Punaluu: design and construct shoreline protection for Punaluu area.
Total funding $5,300
(B) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway realignment, Haleiwa to Waimea Bay: design Kamehameha Highway realignment from Haleiwa to Waimea Bay.
Total funding $3,100
(C) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, shoreline protection, vicinity of Hauula: design and construct Kamehameha Highway shoreline protection in the vicinity of Hauula.
Total funding $5,700
(D) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, shoreline protection, vicinity of Kaaawa: design and construct Kamehameha Highway shoreline protection in the vicinity of Kaaawa.
Total funding $10,840
(E) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway, shoreline protection, vicinity of Kawailoa Beach: design Kamehameha Highway shoreline protection in the vicinity of Kawailoa Beach.
Total funding $1,700
(F) Hawaii - Hilo Bayfront Highway, shoreline protection: construct shoreline protection along Hilo Bayfront Highway.
Total funding $2,260
(G) Hawaii - East Hawaii, shoreline protection: design and construct shoreline protection along East Hawaii.
Total funding $10,000
(H) Maui - Shoreline Protection (Launiupoko, Olowalu, Niaupala Fishpond, Wailua-Kumimi, Kealia Pond): design and construct shoreline protection in Launiupoko, Olowalu, Niaupala Fishpond, Wailua-Kumimi and Kealia Pond areas.
Total funding $14,110
(I) Maui - Honoapiilani Highway, shoreline protection: design and construct shoreline protection along Honoapiilani Highway.
Total funding $10,000
(J) Maui - Kahului Beach Road, shoreline protection: design and construct shoreline protection along Kahului Beach Road.
Total funding $5,000
(K) Maui - North Kihei Road, shoreline protection: design and construct shoreline protection along North Kihei Road.
Total funding $10,000
(L) Kauai - Kuhio Highway, shoreline protection, vicinity of Hanalei Bay: construct shoreline protection in the Hanalei Bay area.
Total funding $2,300
(M) Kauai - East Kauai, shoreline protection: design and construct shoreline protection in East Kauai.
Total funding $10,000
(N) Statewide - Shoreline inspection: shoreline inspection at various locations statewide.
Total funding $6,000
6. SAFETY PROGRAM - Guardrail and shoulder improvement program
(A) Oahu - Guardrail and shoulder improvements: guardrail and shoulder improvements at various locations.
Total funding $16,132
(B) Hawaii - Guardrail and shoulder improvements: guardrail and shoulder improvements at various locations.
Total funding $7,329
(C) Maui - Guardrail and shoulder improvements: guardrail and shoulder improvements at various locations.
Total funding $1,000
(D) Kauai - Guardrail and shoulder improvements: guardrail and shoulder improvements at various locations.
Total funding $1,259
7. SAFETY PROGRAM - Motor vehicle safety program: motor carrier and highway safety and sign and traffic signal management.
(A) Statewide - Other facility improvements: plans, designs, construction and equipment for facility improvements.
Total funding $11,891
8. CONGESTION PROGRAM - Capacity program
(A) Oahu - Kalanianaole Highway improvements, Olomana Golf Course to Waimanalo Beach Park, phase I and II Construct improvements on Kalanianaole Highway from Olomana Golf Course to Waimanalo Beach Park.
Total funding $24,480
(B) Oahu - PM contraflow from Paiwa interchange to Waiawa interchange, phase I: design and construct phase I of the PM contraflow lane from Paiwa interchange to Waiawa interchange.
Total funding $23,600
(C) Oahu - Intersection operational improvements to reduce congestion: design and construct various intersection operational improvements aimed to reduce congestion at various locations.
Total funding $7,800
(D) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1 corridor improvements: plans for various H-1 corridor improvements.
Total funding $520
(E) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1, Lunalilo Street off-/on-ramp: design for Lunalilo Street on-ramp and off-ramp improvements.
Total funding $1,080
(F) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1, Kunia interchange improvements: plans for Kunia interchange improvements.
Total funding $780
(G) Oahu - Fort Barrette Road widening, Farrington Highway to Barbers Point Gate: construction for Fort Barrette Road widening from Farrington Highway to Barbers Point Gate.
Total funding $22,450
(H) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1, Kapolei interchange, phase II: construct phase II of Kapolei interchange on H-1.
Total funding $26,000
(I) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1, eastbound, Ward Avenue on-ramp to University interchange: design H-1 eastbound improvements from Ward Avenue on-ramp to University interchange.
Total funding $850
(J) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1, Waiawa interchange, Westbound, Waipahu off-ramp improvements: design Waipahu off-ramp improvements at the Waiawa interchange westbound.
Total funding $3,120
(K) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1 widening, eastbound, Waiau Interchange to Halawa interchange, phase I: design H‑1 widening eastbound from Waiau interchange to Halawa interchange, phase I.
Total funding $4,160
(L) Oahu - PM contraflow from Keehi interchange to Waiawa interchange, phase II; design and construct phase II of the PM contraflow lane from Keehi interchange to Waiawa interchange.
Total funding $50,000
(M) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1, eastbound improvements, vicinity of Ola Lane to vicinity of Vineyard off-ramp: construct H-1 eastbound improvements in the vicinity of Ola Lane to Vineyard off-ramp.
Total funding $100,000
(N) Oahu - Nimitz Viaduct, Keehi interchange to Pacific Street: planning, design, right-of-way and construction for Nimitz Viaduct from Keehi interchange to Pacific Street.
Total funding $600,000
(O) Hawaii - Intersection operational improvements to reduce congestion: construct various intersection operational improvements aimed to reduce congestion at various locations.
Total funding $11,085
(P) Hawaii - Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Keahole Airport to Kawaihae Harbor.
Total funding $780
(Q) Hawaii - Hawaii Belt Road, Mud Lane to the Kamuela Race Track (Waimea Bypass): right-of-way and construction for the Hawaii Belt Road from Mud Lane to the Kamuela Race Track.
Total funding $48,000
(R) Hawaii - Puainako Street Widening, Kanoelehua Avenue to Komohana Street, phase I and II; design phase I and II of Puainako Street widening from Kanoelehua Avenue to Komohana Street.
Total funding $1,500
(S) Hawaii - Kealakehe Parkway Extension, Keanalehu Drive to Kealakaa Street: design and right of way for Kealakehe Parkway Extension from Keanalehu Drive to Kealakaa Street.
Total funding $1,808
(T) Hawaii - Keaau-Pahoa Road shoulder lane conversion, Keaau Bypass Road to Shower Drive; construct the Keaau-Pahoa Road shoulder lane conversion from Keaau Bypass Road to Shower Drive.
Total funding $15,900
(U) Hawaii - Keaau-Pahoa Road improvements, Keaau to Pahoa, phase I and II; design phase I and II improvements of Keaau-Pahoa Road from Keaau to Pahoa.
Total funding $3,000
(V) Hawaii - Kuakini Highway Widening, Henry Street to Kamehameha III Road: design, right-of-way and construction for Kuakini Highway widening from Henry Street to Kamehameha III Road.
Total funding $84,000
(W) Hawaii - Kawaihae Road Bypass, Waimea to Kawaihae, phase I and II: design, right-of-way and construction for phase I and II of the Kawaihae Road Bypass from Waimea to Kawaihae.
Total funding $122,200
(X) Maui - Intersection operational improvements to reduce congestion: construct various intersection operational improvements aimed to reduce congestion at various locations.
Total funding $10,600
(Y) Maui - Kahului Airport Access Road: construct Kahului Airport Access Road.
Total funding $21,100
(Z) Maui - Paia Bypass Road Design Paia Bypass Road.
Total funding $3,120
(AA) Maui - Honoapiilani Highway widening, Maalaea to Launiupoko: design Honoapiilani Highway widening from Maalaea to Launiupoko.
Total funding $4,000
(BB) Maui - Lahaina Bypass, phase 1B1, 1B2 and 1C: planning, design, right-of-way and construction for various phases of the Lahaina Bypass.
Total funding $175,000
(CC) Maui - Puunene Avenue widening, Wakea Avenue to Kuihelani Highway: design, right-of-way and construction for Puunene Avenue widening, from Wakea Avenue to Kuihelani Highway.
Total funding $5,525
(DD) Maui - Hana Highway widening, Kaahumanu Ave to vicinity of Airport Access Road: design, right-of-way and construction for Hana Highway widening, from Kaahumanu Avenue to the vicinity of Airport Access Road.
Total funding $8,500
(EE) Maui - Kihei-Upcountry Road, phase I and II: right-of-way and construction for phase I and II of the Kihei-Upcountry Road.
Total funding $136,500
(FF) Kauai - Intersection operational improvements to reduce congestion: design, right-of-way and construction for various intersection operational improvements aimed to reduce congestion at various locations.
Total funding $19,178
(GG) Kauai - Kapule Highway Widening, Kuhio Highway to Rice Street: plan Kapule Highway widening from Kuhio Highway to Rice Street.
Total funding $2,000
(HH) Kauai - Puhi-Hanamaulu, alternate route: plan Puhi‑Hanamaulu alternate route.
Total funding $4,000
(II) Kauai - Kuhio Highway improvements, Hanamaulu to Kapaa, phase I: design Kuhio Highway improvements from Hanamaulu to Kapaa, phase I.
Total funding $2,000
(JJ) Kauai - Kuhio Highway, short term improvements, Kuamoo Road to Temporary Bypass Road: construct short term improvements on Kuhio Highway from Kuamoo Road to the Temporary Bypass Road.
Total funding $25,000
(KK) Kauai - Kaumualii Highway widening, phase I: design, right-of-way and construction for Kaumualii Highway widening, phase I.
Total funding $62,800
9. CONGESTION PROGRAM - Freeway Management System (FMS) Program, phases 1 through 4, system manager, operation/maintenance and freeway service patrol, Oahu: design and construction for Oahu's freeway management system, which include traveler information and incident management.
Total funding $110,900
10. CONGESTION PROGRAM - Traffic signal optimization program, various locations, Oahu: synchronized traffic signal programming at various locations.
Total funding $15,405
11. CONGESTION PROGRAM - Bicycle program
(A) Oahu - Leeward Bikeway, phase I and II, Waipio Point Access Road to Lualualei Naval Road: design, right-of-way and construction for Leeward Bikeway, phase I and II.
Total funding $9,000
(B) Oahu - Kalanianaole Highway bicycle improvements, Waimanalo Beach Park to Makapuu Lookout: construct bicycle improvements on Kalanianaole Highway from Waimanalo Beach Park to Makapuu Lookout.
Total funding $2,200
(C) Maui - Other bikeway improvements: construct improvements such as signage, bike pullouts and improved shoulders.
Total funding $3,224
(D) Statewide - Bicycle improvements that are incorporated in safety, congestion and system preservation projects statewide.
Total funding $17,000
12. CONGESTION PROGRAM - Pedestrian program
(A) Pedestrian work is incorporated in safety, congestion and system preservation projects statewide.
Total funding $17,000
(B) ADA compliance projects.
Total funding $2,000
(C) Pedestrian countdown timers, phase II.
Total funding $3,500
13. SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM - Pavement preservation
(A) Oahu - Pavement preservation.
Total funding $58,000
(B) Hawaii - Pavement preservation.
Total funding $40,000
(C) Maui - Pavement preservation.
Total funding $10,000
(D) Kauai - Pavement preservation.
Total funding $12,000
14. SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM - Rehabilitation program
(A) Oahu - Interstate Route H-1, Pearl City and Waimalu Viaduct improvements, phases 1, 2, 3 and 4: design and construction for various phases of H-1 Pearl City and Waimalu Viaduct improvements.
Total funding $57,250
(B) Hawaii - Akoni Pule Highway realignment and widening at Aamakao Gulch: right of way and construction of Akoni Pule Highway realignment and widening at Aamakao Gulch.
Total funding $7,020
(C) Kauai - Waimea Canyon Drive/Kokee Road improvements: design improvements at Waimea Canyon Drive and Kokee Road.
Total funding $600
15. SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM - Drainage improvement program
(A) Oahu - Drainage improvements: right-of-way and construction for drainage improvements at various locations.
Total funding $10,850
(B) Hawaii - Drainage improvements: design, right-of-way and construction for drainage improvements at various locations.
Total funding $15,000
(C) Maui - Drainage improvements: design, right-of-way and construction for drainage improvements at various locations.
Total funding $3,585
(D) Kauai - Drainage improvements: design, right-of-way and construction for drainage improvements at various locations.
Total funding $2,000
(E) Statewide - Drainage improvements: design, right-of-way and construction for drainage improvements at various locations.
Total funding $5,000
16. SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM - Street light pole replacement program
(A) Oahu - Highway lighting improvements: lighting improvements on Interstate Route H-1, Kamehameha Highway and Moanalua Freeway.
Total funding $30,000
17. SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM - Destination sign replacement program
(A) Interstate Route H-1, H-2, H-3 and Moanalua Freeway, Destination sign upgrade/replacement, phase I and II.
Total funding $60,500
18. SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM - Special maintenance program: asphalt overlays, asphalt cold planning and paving (in‑kind) and re-striping.
(A) Oahu - Special maintenance.
Total funding $124,800
(B) Hawaii - Special maintenance.
Total funding $63,200
(C) Maui - Special maintenance.
Total funding $74,000
(D) Kauai - Special maintenance.
Total funding $39,000
19. SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM - Operations and maintenance program: pavement sealing, pothole patching and crack filling.
(A) Oahu - Operations and maintenance.
Total funding $297,300
(B) Hawaii - Operations and maintenance.
Total funding $21,000
(C) Maui - Operations and maintenance.
Total funding $30,180
(D) Kauai - Operations and maintenance.
Total funding $19,100
20. SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM - Landscaping program
(A) Oahu - Landscaping improvements: various locations right-of-way and construction for landscaping improvements at various locations.
Total funding $2,507
(B) Maui - Hana Highway/Kaahumanu Avenue beautification, Dairy Road to Naniloa Overpass.
Total funding $1,066
21. OTHER PROGRAMS - Highway modernization plan
(A) Statewide - Highway modernization plan and program management.
Total funding $60,000
22. OTHER PROGRAMS - Traffic counting stations
(A) Statewide - Traffic counting stations, various locations, phase II.
Total funding $3,875
23. OTHER PROGRAMS - Facility improvements
(A) Hawaii - District baseyard improvements.
Total funding $2,910
(B) Maui - District baseyard improvements Baseyard improvements for West Maui, Lanai and Molokai.
Total funding $510
24. OTHER PROGRAMS - Staff labor
(A) Statewide - Highways Division staff labor costs.
Total funding $159,180
25. OTHER PROGRAMS - Environmental program
(A) Oahu - Kamehameha Highway wetland enhancement, vicinity of Ukoa Pond.
Total funding $5,500
(B) Statewide - Work to comply with EPA.
Total funding $10,848
26. OTHER PROGRAMS - Highway planning program
(A) Statewide - Highway planning program.
Total funding $8,825
SECTION 3. The department of transportation shall provide staff and administrative services necessary for purposes of this Act. Without regard to chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the department may employ, fix compensation, and at its pleasure dismiss persons as it finds necessary for purposes of this Act. Services shall include authorization to execute a master agreement with a consultant to be the overall program manager to facilitate the implementation of this effort.
SECTION 4. In addition to other moneys appropriated by the General Appropriations Act of 2009 in fiscal year 2009-2010 for highway administration (TRN 595), highway planning, statewide, item no. C‑ , there is appropriated an additional sum of $20,000,000 of highway revenue bonds, and the sum of $1 of federal funds, of which $6,000,000 may be designated for the execution of a master agreement with a consultant under section 3.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation. This project is deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing and reimbursement.
SECTION 5. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the appropriations authorized under this Act shall not lapse for a period of six years from the date of execution.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2009.