Funding issues halt study on alternate traffic routes in Puna, Hawaii, due to unmatched county funds.

A study to explore alternate traffic routes into Puna, Hawaii, aimed at easing congestion and improving evacuation options, has stalled due to funding issues. Despite $1 million in state funding approved in 2022, the project failed after the county failed to provide a required $500,000 match by the deadline. State Representative Greggor Ilagan, who secured the funding, blamed the county council for the lapse, while councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz criticized the lack of accountability for the funding.

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