After major cost overruns, the available funding was only sufficient for construction out to Middle Street in Kalihi, and the Federal Transit Administration has said its contribution is contingent to completion of the line all the way to Ala Moana Center and will not be increased.
After major cost overruns tax surchages were extended by five years to raise another $1.2 billion, however the available funding was still only sufficient for construction out to Middle Street in Kalihi. The FTA has said its contribution is contingent to completion of the line all the way to Ala Moana Center and will not be increased.