The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has issued a clarification regarding the speed limit on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in Kalihi at the intersection of North School Street.
According to HDOT, an analysis of traffic data led to a change in the posted speed limit on August 13. The speed limit for Honolulu-bound motorists approaching School Street was raised from 25 mph to 35 mph. HDOT noted that an earlier announcement had incorrectly stated that the revision would apply in both directions.
HDOT explained, “Due to crash history and data through this area, the speed limit remains 25 mph on the makai side of the intersection between N. School Street and the freeway overpass. The yellow diamond signage alerts drivers to the 25 mph zone, which begins 75-feet after the intersection. The signage in the area reflects the correct speed limit.”
The department also pointed out that all parts of this intersection are equipped with combination red-light and speed safety cameras. The cameras’ speed settings correspond to the 35 mph posted limit on the mauka side of the intersection.
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