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COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI
MAYOR C. KIMO ALAMEDA, PH.D.
Speed Limit to be Reduced on Portion of Puainako
Street Extension
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2026
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works (DPW) will be lowering the speed limit
on a portion of the Puainako Street Extension (Highway 2000) from 55 mph to 45 mph as
part of an effort to improve roadway safety.
The new speed limit will go into effect on Wednesday, July 29, weather permitting, and
applies to a section that stretches from Komohana Street to about a half mile east of Wilder
Road. The change is being implemented to encourage safer driving conditions and improve
overall safety for the surrounding community.
To formally establish the new speed limit, DPW will be proposing amendments to the
Hawaiʻi County Code (HCC) by revising the existing speed limit schedules. While the code
amendment process is underway, DPW will implement the new speed limit under the
temporary authority provided in HCC Section 24-11. New speed limit signs will be installed
to notify motorists of the change.
Motorists are reminded to obey all posted speed limits and drive safely as they travel
through the area.
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Media Contact:
Tom Callis
Public Information Officer
Office of the Mayor, County of Hawaiʻi
Desk Phone: 808-961-8316
Mobile Phone: 808-767-2471
Email: tom.callis@hawaiicounty.gov