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'''Farrington Highway''' is a major highway through the western part of [[Oahu|O‘ahu]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Hawaii]]. Starting from [[Kamehameha Highway]] north of [[Pearl Harbor]], it heads west along the island's southwestern and western coast; another part of the highway also serves the western part of the [[North Shore (O`ahu)|North Shore]], ending in [[Waialua, Hawai'i|Waialua]]. With the exception of a gap around [[Kaena Point]] (which is a [[Protected areas of the United States|protected area]] and not accessible by car), the highway forms an almost continuous arc along the coast of the western half of the island of O‘ahu.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hawaii Highways -- Oahu route list (part 1)|url=http://www.hawaiihighways.com/oahu.htm|access-date=2021-03-04|website=hawaiihighways.com}}</ref> |
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The highway consists of the following sections, from north to south: |
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* [[File:HI-930.svg|26px]] [[Hawaii Route 930]], runs east to west along the North Shore, from Waialua to near Kaena Point. It is the major highway through this area. |
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* A gap around Kaena Point. There is an unpaved path along the route of the old Farrington Highway. However, there is a gate blocking access to cars, and the path is washed out in several places. The highway does not currently run through the Point because it is a state park.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaʻena Point Trail|url=https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/hiking/oahu/kaena-point-trail/|access-date=2021-03-04|website=dlnr.hawaii.gov}}</ref> |
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* [[File:HI-93.svg|26px]] [[Hawaii Route 93]], runs north to south along the western (leeward) coast, from Kaena Point, through [[Waianae]] and [[Makaha]], to the beginning of [[Interstate H-1]] in the southwest of the island. It is the major highway through this area |
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* [[File:HI-7110.svg|26px]] [[Hawaii Route 7110]] from Kapolei to [[Fort Weaver Road]]. Farrington Highway is largely an undivided two-lane road through this area, providing access to the [[University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu|University of Hawai{{okina}}i – West Oahu]]. [[Skyline (Honolulu)|Skyline]] runs parallel to Farrington Highway starting at Kualaka{{okina}}i Parkway. Route 7110 terminates at a partially grade-separated interchange with Fort Weaver Road.<ref name="HIDOT_LIST">{{Cite web|title=Hawaii Department of Transportation: ROADS UNDER STATE OF HAWAII, HIGHWAYS DIVISION JURISDICTION OAHU DISTRICT – ISLAND OF OAHU |url=https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/home/oahu/oahu-state-roads-and-highways/|website=hidot.hawaii.gov|accessdate=February 14, 2024}}</ref> |
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* [[File:HI-7101.svg|26px]] [[Hawaii Route 7101]] is a major divided four-lane commercial thoroughfare through [[Waipahu]]. Route 7101 terminates at the Waiawa Interchange with [[Kamehameha Highway]] and [[Interstate H-1]].<ref name="HIDOT_LIST" /> |
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==History== |
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The route that is now Farrington Highway began as a walking route for those who accessed [[Waianae]] and [[Makaha]] area from central Oahu and the [[Ewa Beach|ʻEwa Beach]] area.{{cn|date=February 2024}} |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of Hawaii state highways]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{HAER |survey=HI-90 |id=hi0897 |title=Makaha Bridges 3 & 3A, Spanning Makaha Stream at Farrington Highway near Kili Drive, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI |photos=10 |data=10 |cap=1}} |
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[[Category:Roads in Hawaii]] |
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[[Category:Transportation in Honolulu County, Hawaii]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:36, 15 February 2024
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Farrington Highway is a major highway through the western part of O‘ahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Starting from Kamehameha Highway north of Pearl Harbor, it heads west along the island's southwestern and western coast; another part of the highway also serves the western part of the North Shore, ending in Waialua. With the exception of a gap around Kaena Point (which is a protected area and not accessible by car), the highway forms an almost continuous arc along the coast of the western half of the island of O‘ahu.[1]
The highway consists of the following sections, from north to south:
Hawaii Route 930, runs east to west along the North Shore, from Waialua to near Kaena Point. It is the major highway through this area.
- A gap around Kaena Point. There is an unpaved path along the route of the old Farrington Highway. However, there is a gate blocking access to cars, and the path is washed out in several places. The highway does not currently run through the Point because it is a state park.[2]
Hawaii Route 93, runs north to south along the western (leeward) coast, from Kaena Point, through Waianae and Makaha, to the beginning of Interstate H-1 in the southwest of the island. It is the major highway through this area
Hawaii Route 7110 from Kapolei to Fort Weaver Road. Farrington Highway is largely an undivided two-lane road through this area, providing access to the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oahu. Skyline runs parallel to Farrington Highway starting at Kualakaʻi Parkway. Route 7110 terminates at a partially grade-separated interchange with Fort Weaver Road.[3]
Hawaii Route 7101 is a major divided four-lane commercial thoroughfare through Waipahu. Route 7101 terminates at the Waiawa Interchange with Kamehameha Highway and Interstate H-1.[3]
History
[edit]The route that is now Farrington Highway began as a walking route for those who accessed Waianae and Makaha area from central Oahu and the ʻEwa Beach area.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hawaii Highways -- Oahu route list (part 1)". hawaiihighways.com. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
- ^ "Kaʻena Point Trail". dlnr.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
- ^ a b "Hawaii Department of Transportation: ROADS UNDER STATE OF HAWAII, HIGHWAYS DIVISION JURISDICTION OAHU DISTRICT – ISLAND OF OAHU". hidot.hawaii.gov. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
External links
[edit]KML is from Wikidata
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. HI-90, "Makaha Bridges 3 & 3A, Spanning Makaha Stream at Farrington Highway near Kili Drive, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI", 10 photos, 10 data pages, 1 photo caption page
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