HONOLULU –Nearly $4.25 million has been released to construct median improvements on Kalaniana'ole Highway near Olomana Golf Course in Waimanalo.

The money will be used to install permanent median barriers near the golf course entrance; widen the Makapu'u-bound side of the roadway to allow space for the new median barriers; improve highway lighting; modify striping; install median rumble strips; relocate existing signs and utilities; install a "driver feedback speed display" sign; and perform other improvements as needed.

The total project cost is estimated to be $4,573,200, which includes a previous allotment of $350,000 for design.

Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2009 and be completed in January 2010.