Engineering experts raise quality concerns over Honolulu’s rail construction
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Thus far, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) has issued nearly 1,200 non-conformance reports (NCRs) and approximately 130 of those remain open as construction of the 20-mile elevated rail line continues. Critics have pointed out numerous defects and raised concerns about the quality of the project, which has cost $7 billion so far.
HART chairman resigns amid growing concerns about $6.5B rail project
The Chairman of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) resigned following a City Council audit of the plan for the $6.5 billion elevated rail project amid growing concerns about cost overruns and management.
Hawaii Struggles to Keep Rail Project From Becoming a Boondoggle
The 20-mile elevated rail line on the Hawaiian island of Oahu was originally projected to cost $4.6 billion. Currently under construction, and two years behind schedule, the rail line may now cost up to $7.1 billion. Hawaii state officials believe the project must be completed, regardless of the potential for multi-billion dollar cost overruns often associated with projects of this magnitude, much like Boston’s Big Dig or California’s high-speed rail.